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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Rabbithole launches encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer

Rabbithole has launched an early version of a sovereign encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer, with the project focused on giving users greater...

ICPay Cloud uses on-chain storage for decentralised file management

Most blockchain networks store transaction records or hashes on-chain while relying on external cloud services to hold the underlying files. ICPay Cloud is taking...

Rumi Protocol launches ckDOGE mint and redemption frontend

Rumi Protocol has introduced a new frontend that allows users to mint and redeem ckDOGE, giving the community a simpler way to move between...

Dominic Williams warns blockchains over undersea cable disruption risks

Dominic Williams has urged blockchain projects to assess how they would cope with disruptions to global internet connectivity, following reports that Russian vessels were...
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The Future of Ethereum: EIP-4844, Distributed Validator Technology Usher in a...

The Ethereum network is poised for significant growth and transformation as it moves toward tackling its primary challenges: scalability, capital inefficiency, and block validator...
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Helium’s Exodus to Solana Ushers in New Era for Crypto Networks...

In a landmark move, the crypto wireless network Helium has completed its much-anticipated migration to the Solana ecosystem, marking a mutually beneficial partnership between...
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RBA Overhaul Looms as Construction Sector Struggles and Uninsured Homebuyers Receive...

Maria Irene In the wake of Porter Davis' collapse last month, leaving 1700 homes in Victoria and Queensland unfinished, the Australian government has announced a...
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US National Debt Skyrockets to $31.5 Trillion: A Closer Look at...

Maria Irene The United States has recently witnessed a staggering increase in its national debt, which has now reached a record $31.5 trillion, up more...
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Crypto’s Rollercoaster Ride: Staying Grounded in a Volatile Market

Maria Irene As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to experience a strong start to the year, many enthusiasts are led to believe that a new...
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Mysterious Whales Fuel Memecoin’s 1000x Surge, Raising Questions of Insider Trading

Maria Irene In a recent surge of a memecoin called $PEPE, some users have seen their investments skyrocket by 1000x in just four days, with...