Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Canister Lab

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...

Liquidium prepares NFT lending launch on Robinhood Chain

Liquidium is preparing to bring its NFT lending protocol to Robinhood Chain, expanding its lending activity from Bitcoin into a new Ethereum Layer 2...
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The Great Tech Layoff Wave: A Harbinger of Economic Challenges in...

Maria Irene In the past year, the technology sector has seen an unprecedented wave of layoffs, with more than 300,000 employees losing their jobs since...
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From Real Estate to Bitcoin: Why Investors are Making the Shift...

Jeremy Garcia In recent years, the investment landscape has been transforming, with an increasing number of investors turning to Bitcoin as a preferred investment option...
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Building Wealth with Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy

Maria Irene Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help you build a diversified portfolio while managing risk. With this strategy, you invest...
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: A Timeless Classic on Trading and...

Maria Irene "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" is a classic book that was first published in 1923. The author, Edwin Lefèvre, presents the fictionalized memoir...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Bolivia’s Currency Crisis: Is there a...

Maria Irene The Dollar Milkshake Theory, popularized by financial strategist Brent Johnson, argues that the US dollar is set to become even stronger due to...
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Bolivia Struggles to Meet Demand for Dollars Amid Currency Crisis

Maria Irene Bolivia, a landlocked South American country, is currently facing a severe currency crisis. The government is battling to calm fears among savers and...