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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Machines, Money, and Mayhem: How AI Might Tame the Wild West...

In the kaleidoscopic world of digital currencies, where the borders of regulation are as nebulous as a foggy morning, a beacon of hope emerges...
Maria Irene

Decentralization on Steroids: How BRC20 Tokens Are Piggybacking on Bitcoin for...

In the cryptosphere, where innovation whizzes past at the speed of light, BRC20 tokens are proving to be the next big thing. Backed by...
Maria Irene

Squeezing Cryptos Through the Howey Squeeze: A Look at the SEC’s...

When you think of a test, you might picture a school exam with multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and perhaps a dreaded essay section. But...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Security Status: A Slippery Slope or a Clear-Cut Case?

When it comes to the classification of Ethereum (ETH) as a security, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has walked a tightrope. Despite...
Maria Irene

Chrono-Whirlpool: Wading Through the Tides of Time with Carlo Rovelli’s Pen

Order of Time is a literary and scientific masterstroke that delicately weaves the tapestry of time, forcing readers to re-evaluate their perception of a...
Maria Irene

Swords, Shields and Shillings: Le Goff Takes You Back in Time!

In this age of cryptocurrency and digital wallets, the idea of clutching a silver coin might seem like a vestige of a distant past....