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 highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Crypto Power Play: Unraveling Coinbase’s Surprising Surge, Vanguard’s Bitcoin Bet

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving crypto landscape, two stories have taken center stage, entangling financial giants, regulators, and leading crypto exchanges in...
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Powering the Future: Sovereign Wealth Funds Spark the Energy Transition

In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, sovereign wealth funds are stepping up to finance the future, accelerating the energy transition. The...
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Unaffordable Shoeboxes and Teetering Castles: The Dark Side of Australia’s Rental...

Maria Irene As the old idiom goes, "No one promised that life would be fair." Still, for many Australians seeking shelter from the elements, the...
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Bitcoin NFTs Regain Spotlight as Ordinals Surpass 3.5M Inscriptions

Bitcoin Ordinals Gain Momentum Following BRC-69 Standard Launch Bitcoin Ordinals, an innovative method of generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain through the process...
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Arkham: Unmasking the Crypto World with AI-Powered Blockchain Analytics

In an era where digital currencies are continuously evolving and redefining the financial sphere, Arkham is setting a new standard for transparency and accountability...
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Unveiling the Crypto-Batcave: Binance Launchpad Presents Arkham (ARKM) Token Sale

While the era of traditional banking becomes a speck in the rear-view mirror, Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency platforms, advances us into...