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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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...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...
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Merit Circle DAO Unveils Beam, AVAX Subnet Featuring NFT Marketplace, Games

Maria Irene Merit Circle DAO, a gaming-focused decentralized autonomous organization with over 60 partner games, has announced the launch of Beam, an Avalanche Subnet dedicated...
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Apple’s Foray into Digital Banking: A Seamless User Experience with Higher...

Maria Irene Traditional banks have been offering close to 0% interest on savings accounts for years, leaving consumers searching for better alternatives. As the demand...
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Zilliqa Mainnet Set to Launch Full EVM Compatibility on April 25th

The first complete release of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility is set to go live on the Zilliqa mainnet on April 25th, 2023, at...
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Unleash Your Creativity with Midjourney v5: Tips for Text to Image...

In the world of digital art, the Midjourney v5 offers endless possibilities for creative expression. By exploring diverse textures and material properties, artists can...
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Saga: The Revolutionary Phone Set to Launch with Rewards Program, Solana...

Maria Irene In a world where smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, the much-anticipated Saga phone is set to create waves...
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Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A Timeless Journey Through Financial Crisis History

Maria Irene Charles P. Kindleberger's "Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the anatomy of financial...