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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Spiraling Into Debt: Gromen Sheds Light on the Economic Domino Effect

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), unraveled the complex tapestry of global economics, dissecting the intricate threads of energy...
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The Great Ordinals Skirmish: Digital Gold Rush or Technological Trojan Horse?

In the captivating cosmos of Bitcoin, it becomes an odyssey to stay current with each spectacular ascent, sudden plummet, and interstellar discord. Amid the...
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Tax Hikes in Victoria: A ‘Suite’ Deal or a Bitter Pill...

Victoria may be leading Australia in terms of population density, with its shining star, Melbourne, standing proud as the country's largest city, bustling with...
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Debt, Darius, and Dollars: A Crisis Unfolding

As the US teeters on the brink of another fiscal crisis, financial analyst Darius Dale presents a chilling yet astute examination of the potentially...
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Mortgaged to the Hilt: America’s Home Buying Crisis Reflected in Soaring...

As the sun sets in San Jose, California, the breathtaking vista of Silicon Valley gives little hint of the unspoken crisis unfolding beneath its...
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A Tale of Sandcastles and Bricks: Shaping a New BRC-20 Landscape

Maria Irene As Satoshi Ob (@satoshi_ob) sent his eloquent stream of 280-character thoughts into the Twittersphere yesterday, one thing became clear: the world of Ordinary...