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

ICPay adds canister controls as platform expands its developer tools

ICPay is working towards giving users broader control over canisters directly through its platform, alongside updates aimed at improving its developer and tipping features. The...

Higher ICP price reduces both issuance and burn, analysis says

A higher ICP price can reduce the number of tokens minted for node provider rewards, but it also means fewer ICP tokens are needed...

PANDA DAO explores staking-based utility for its products

PANDA DAO is considering a model that would link the use of its products with utility for PANDA token holders, following a discussion on...

Japanese developer releases native iOS client for Internet Computer

A Japanese developer has released a Swift-based iOS client designed to let native Apple applications communicate directly with canisters on the Internet Computer. Developed by...
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin Jesus: The Story of Roger Ver

Maria Irene In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency was still a niche technology that few people had heard of, there was one...
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Cardano: The Scientific Blockchain Platform Driving Innovation in Decentralized Finance

Maria Irene In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term "third-generation" is often used to describe the latest wave of blockchain platforms that have...
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The DAO Hack: A Turning Point in the Evolution of Blockchain...

Maria Irene In July 2016, a major cyber-attack on The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization running on the Ethereum blockchain, resulted in the loss of...
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Libertarianism and Bitcoin: The Shared Ideals of Decentralization and Individual Freedom

By Maria Irene Libertarianism and Bitcoin have become synonymous in recent years due to their shared ideals of individual liberty and decentralization. Libertarianism is a...
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Embracing Technology to Create Abundance for Everyone

The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth: A Visionary Look at Technology's Deflationary Impact on Our Economy and Society By Maria Irene "The Price of Tomorrow"...
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Why Austrian Economics and Bitcoin Are a Match Made in Heaven

By Maria Irene When it comes to economics, one of the most influential schools of thought is the Austrian school of economics. This school of...