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...
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Alibaba Cloud and Avalanche Team Up to Launch Cloudverse, a One-Stop...

Alibaba Cloud, in collaboration with Avalanche and MUA DAO, has announced the launch of Cloudverse, a comprehensive solution designed to help businesses rapidly deploy...
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Navigating the Looming Real Estate Crash: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

As the American real estate market shows increasing signs of strain, experts like Briton Hill are predicting a potential collapse. Factors such as rising...
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A Week of Tumultuous AI Developments: White House Meeting, Godfather of...

This week has been a whirlwind for the world of artificial intelligence, with several significant events happening in rapid succession. From a critical meeting...
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Rethinking Debt: David Graeber’s Groundbreaking Exploration of Its 5,000-Year History and...

In "Debt: The First 5,000 Years," anthropologist David Graeber undertakes a comprehensive examination of the history of debt and its significant role in shaping...
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The Dawn of a New Economy: Deflation, Technology, and Bitcoin’s Impact...

Entrepreneur and author Jeff Booth recently discussed his deflation thesis, suggesting that technological advancements and increasing competition will inevitably drive down prices to the...
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Global Innovators Converge at Avalanche Summit to Shape the Future of...

Maria Irene The first day of the highly anticipated Avalanche Summit has begun in Barcelona, bringing together over 300 speakers, 125 panel sessions, and more...