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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A Tale of Two Continents: Airbnb’s Aussie Triumph Vs. American Turbulence

Maria Irene Airbnb, the global giant in vacation rentals, seems to be experiencing a geographical split in its fortunes. Recent data indicates a strong upsurge...
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India’s Economy Rides the Bull in 2023: Consumption, Infrastructure, and Lithium...

Despite the shadows of a global economic slowdown, India's economy is set to surge robustly in 2023, propelled by domestic consumption, investment, and infrastructure...
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When Titans Collide: The Amazon-Coinbase Alliance Could Revolutionize Cryptocurrency Trading

Rumors are swirling in the technology and finance industries as whispers of a potential partnership between two giants, Amazon and Coinbase, grow louder. If...
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CS50 Bot: Harvard’s Latest Hire is a Byte-Sized Professor

Harvard University, one of the world's leading academic institutions, is turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine the educational landscape. The prestigious university will...
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Ordmint: Fusing Democracy with Decentralization in the First Community-Led Launchpad of...

The landscape of digital asset launches is poised for transformation as Ordmint unveils its unique, community-centric project to the Ordinals and BRC20 ecosystem. Drawing...
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Ethereum Classic, Blockchain’s ‘Old Faithful,’ Blazes its Way Back to Prominence!

The cryptocurrency sector has always been a roller coaster ride, packed with drama, surprises, and endless speculation. Amidst the whirlpool of cryptos vying for...