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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Gaming

The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
Books
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Friedrich Hayek: The Ideas and Influence of the Libertarian Economist

Maria Irene Friedrich Hayek was one of the most influential economists and social thinkers of the 20th century. His ideas on individual freedom, limited government,...
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The Rising Tide of U.S. Debt: Is the Dollar Under Siege?

Maria Irene The United States, once the paragon of economic stability and growth, now finds itself grappling with a staggering debt crisis. Over the past...
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Global Events Threaten US Dollar Dominance, Sparking Fears of Coordinated Attack

In recent weeks, a series of global events have challenged the hegemony of the US dollar, leading to speculation about a coordinated attack against...
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Ethereum Classic’s Fifth Era Approaches: The Implications of the Upcoming Fifthening...

Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space since its inception in 2015. The network's unique monetary policy is designed...
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Options Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide for Aspiring Options Traders

Maria Irene Options trading has always been a complex and intimidating subject for many people, but Guy Cohen's book "Options Made Easy" sets out to...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Options Trading for Young Minds

Maria Irene Options trading might sound like a complex and intimidating concept, but fear not, young curious minds! In this article, we'll simplify the world...