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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Bitcoin Binge: BlackRock Sips, SEC Spills

Maria Irene The financial world is no stranger to sudden tidal waves of change, and 2023 has proven to be no exception. As the Securities...
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Hooks, Pools, and Trillions: Unraveling the Uniswap Phenomenon

Maria Irene In the vibrant, relentless ecosystem of cryptocurrencies, a colossus strides amidst lesser entities: Uniswap. The brainchild of a then neophyte developer, Hayden Adams,...
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Uniswap V4: A New Chapter in Decentralized Exchanges

Maria Irene As the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to evolve, Uniswap, the globally renowned decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up to launch its...
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The Secret Garden of Rare Satoshis: Bitcoin’s Micro-Universe Under the Microscope

Enveloped in the cryptic labyrinths of Bitcoin's cryptographic architecture, there exists a trove of treasures that beckon the starry-eyed imaginations of cryptocurrency connoisseurs. The...
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PayTM: How One App Rewrote India’s Monetary Script

In the vibrant bazaars of Mumbai, where the clattering sounds of countless transactions reverberate, and in the tranquil byways of Rajasthan's countryside, the chant...
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BOSS-ing Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Leap in Blockchain Technology

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the operational potential of the Bitcoin network. The Bitcoin...