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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Dominic Williams explains how Fight My Monster shaped ICP’s approach to decentralised compute

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has shared the story of a failed cloud-hosted game that he says shaped his thinking about decentralisation and influenced the...

Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...
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From Stream Swaps to Lending: ThorChain’s Thunderous Ascent

Maria Irene ThorChain has finally emerged, so it seems. A decentralized protocol designed to facilitate seamless swaps between various crypto assets, ThorChain has been making...
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DRiP’s Teaser: A Splash or a Tsunami? Vibhu’s Cryptic Wave Keeps...

Maria Irene Just a week after DRiP's celebrated seed fund round, securing an impressive $3 million, the Solana NFT platform's founder, Vibhu, has decided to...
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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy...

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and swing trader...
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BlackRock and the Desert Dance: A Wall Street Oasis or Mirage?

The complex web of global business and political connections spins intriguing designs, illuminated by the nuanced partnership between BlackRock, America's financial juggernaut, and Saudi...
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The Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance...

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative avenue of investment harbors...
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Quenching the Thirst for Innovation: DRiP Raises $3 Million to “DRiP”...

DRiP, a prominent NFT platform operating on Solana's blockchain, is celebrating a triumphant $3 million seed round funding. Renowned for providing NFT artists with...