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...
Books
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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at...

Maria Irene "The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles" by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P. Makarem, and...
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Understanding the Bitcoin Code: What Makes it Special and Unique

Maria Irene Bitcoin is a digital currency that is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in...
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GPT-4 is a nuclear deflationary bomb: Raoul Pal

Maria Irene Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, has called the latest advancements in artificial intelligence a "nuclear deflationary bomb" that will completely transform the...
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Binance Launchpad Lists Space ID: A New Era for Decentralized Identity...

Maria Irene Binance Launchpad has announced its 30th project, Space ID (ID), which promises to usher in a new era for decentralized identity management. The...
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Dash: Unique Two-Tier Network Architecture 

Maria Irene Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. As more and more people become aware of the...
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The Future City: Redefining Human Settlements with AI and Blockchain

Maria Irene As the world population continues to grow, the way we manage our resources and settlements needs to evolve to keep up. With the...