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 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...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Avalanche’s Roaring July: From One Million to 20 Million, Uniswap’s Debut,...

July 2023 proved to be an exhilarating ride for Avalanche, characterized by remarkable growth and key strategic partnerships, consolidating its place as a preeminent...
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Binance Hits a Home Run in Dubai: First to Score an...

In a world-first, Binance, the leading virtual asset exchange, has been awarded an Operational Minimum Viable Product (MVP) License from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory...
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Rug-pull, FTX, and a Bald Twist: The Cryptic Chaos Unearthed in...

Maria Irene In a tale stranger than fiction, Sam Bankman, known for his alleged role in one of the largest scams ever perpetrated in the...
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Bitcoin SV (BSV): Transforming Enterprise Blockchain Solutions with Sustainability and Scalability

The blockchain landscape has witnessed numerous innovations over the years, and among them stands Bitcoin SV (BSV), an enterprise-grade blockchain that has successfully delivered...
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“Burning Brian” Sculpting the Meme Token Terrain on BASE

Maria Irene Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with new projects and tokens emerging by the hour. These dynamic opportunities are...
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The ‘Big Four’ Banks’ Tightrope Walk: Profits, Interest Rates and the...

Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) is on the cusp of a key interest rates decision this August 1st, with the country’s banking storyline thickening like...