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

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...

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...
Real Estate
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Navigating the Looming Real Estate Crash: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

As the American real estate market shows increasing signs of strain, experts like Briton Hill are predicting a potential collapse. Factors such as rising...
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A Week of Tumultuous AI Developments: White House Meeting, Godfather of...

This week has been a whirlwind for the world of artificial intelligence, with several significant events happening in rapid succession. From a critical meeting...
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Rethinking Debt: David Graeber’s Groundbreaking Exploration of Its 5,000-Year History and...

In "Debt: The First 5,000 Years," anthropologist David Graeber undertakes a comprehensive examination of the history of debt and its significant role in shaping...
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The Dawn of a New Economy: Deflation, Technology, and Bitcoin’s Impact...

Entrepreneur and author Jeff Booth recently discussed his deflation thesis, suggesting that technological advancements and increasing competition will inevitably drive down prices to the...
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Global Innovators Converge at Avalanche Summit to Shape the Future of...

Maria Irene The first day of the highly anticipated Avalanche Summit has begun in Barcelona, bringing together over 300 speakers, 125 panel sessions, and more...
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Kaleido Joins Forces with Avalanche to Accelerate Web3 Adoption for Enterprises...

In a significant move announced at the Avalanche Summit II, Kaleido will now bring Avalanche's high-performance web3 solutions to the Blockchain Business Cloud. This...