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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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...
Books
Maria Irene

Revisiting Monetary Fundamentals: An Insightful Journey through America’s Financial Past

Maria Irene In "A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960," Nobel laureate Milton Friedman and co-author Anna Schwartz provide a meticulously researched, comprehensive analysis...
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A Looming Deflationary Depression: America’s Money Supply Contraction Signals Economic Alarm

For the first time since the Great Depression, the money supply in America has contracted, triggering a massive deflationary depression warning. Experts are drawing...
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Balancing Portfolios Amid Market Uncertainties: The Importance of Tail Risk Funds,...

In a seemingly directionless financial market, risk assets continue to rally while the VIX remains below 16. Despite numerous potential risks, maintaining a balance...
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Unraveling the Intricacies of Australia’s Property Market: The Great Australian Land...

In "The Great Australian Land Bubble: The Billion Dollar Swindle," authors Peter Hendy and Ron Best delve into the complex world of the Australian...
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Sui Blockchain: Pioneering Scalability and Instant Settlement for Web3 Apps with...

Sui, the world's first permissionless Layer 1 blockchain completely designed from the ground up, is a decentralized, proof-of-stake blockchain offering horizontally scalable throughput and...
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Navigating Market Trends: Active Management, Risk Management, and Identifying Buying Opportunities...

In a recent discussion, financial advisors Lance Roberts and Adam Taggart delved into current market trends, the challenges faced by financial advisors, and the...