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...
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Decentralized Nature of Bitcoin Mempools Enhances Security and Resilience in the...

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and one of the most crucial aspects that sets Bitcoin apart from traditional financial systems is its...
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Economist Nick Gerli Forecasts Unemployment Spike in Summer 2023 Based on...

Economist and financial analyst Nick Gerli shared his concerns about the US economy in a series of tweets, warning that the Conference Board's Leading...
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Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel Optimistic on Bitcoin’s Future: Debunks Criticisms,...

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel recently addressed various aspects of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Scott Melker, debunking false...
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Navigating the Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Look at the Resilience of...

Maria Irene In a recent YouTube chat, Brent Johnson, CEO and portfolio manager at Santiago Capital, shed light on the ongoing debate around the potential...
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Oil Market on the Brink: Is a 1979-Style Crisis Looming Amid...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, Josh Young, Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, raised the possibility of a 1979-style oil crisis occurring this year...
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Economic Optimism Abound as China’s GDP Rises and Europe’s Inflation Outlook...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, analysts Alf and Andreas touched upon various topics such as China's GDP report, Europe's economy and inflation outlook, the...