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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Becoming a FOXatar: ShapeShift’s Quirky Leap into the Future of NFTs...

ShapeShift, a known trailblazer in the realm of cryptocurrency, is now venturing into uncharted territories once again with the launch of an innovative non-fungible...
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The AI Whisperer: Jeff Booth’s Vision of a Future Shaped by...

In a recent interview, Jeff Booth, the entrepreneur, author, and general partner at Ego Death Capital, painted a picture of the future that is...
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Game On! Tokyo’s Grand Oasys Hackathon Set to Kickstart a Blockchain...

Beware, gamers! A new battlefield is set for the programming virtuosos as Oasys, a cutting-edge gaming-optimized blockchain, uncloaks its first-ever hackathon in alignment with...
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The Fed’s Chess Moves, Green Horizons, and a Deceptively Simple Cup:...

Fed actions and Wall Street fluctuations are as volatile as a summer thunderstorm, and like all good meteorologists, economic forecasters attempt to predict what...
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Just Digitize It: Nike’s Virtual Couture Meets EA Sports’ Gaming Galaxies

Maria Irene Gone are the days when sporting our favorite athletic gear was limited to the physical realm. Nike, the sportswear titan that has long...
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SEC Showdown: Binance, its Bold Boss, and the Fight for the...

Maria Irene In the tempestuous world of cryptocurrency, the name "Binance" reverberates with both admiration and apprehension. Its meteoric rise to the summit of crypto...