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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Canister Lab

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...
Macro Scene
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Melt-Up to Global Bust: Strategist Warns of Looming Financial Crisis

David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, is predicting an economic roller-coaster ride that would challenge investors' resilience and test the world's...
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Alex Labs Announces BRC20 Launchpad

Alex Labs, the dynamic blockchain research and development lab, is stepping onto the global stage with the announcement of the world's first BRC20 launchpad....
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India Decouples from Its Highest Denomination Note

In a maneuver to stimulate banking growth and create a level playing field during the impending electoral season, India has announced its plan to...
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Bitcoin Reimagined: Taproot Protocol Powers Asset Boom on Lightning Network

Maria Irene Bitcoin's horizon just got significantly brighter as Lightning Labs announced that the latest version of the Bitcoin Taproot Assets protocol is currently under...
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Ripple Dives Into Central Bank Digital Currency Arena With New Full-Service...

Ripple, a leading player in crypto solutions, announced the launch of a novel Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform that will enable central banks,...
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Raoul Pal’s Vision: Macro Trends, the New Real Vision 2.0, and...

In a riveting discussion, Raoul Pal, co-founder of Real Vision, revealed the upcoming Real Vision 2.0, a platform that could revolutionize the financial space....