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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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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Navigating Market Trends: Active Management, Risk Management, and Identifying Buying Opportunities...

In a recent discussion, financial advisors Lance Roberts and Adam Taggart delved into current market trends, the challenges faced by financial advisors, and the...
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Unleashing the Potential of Pre-Sale Startups with Seedify

Maria Irene Seedify, a leading crypto gaming launchpad, has been drawing significant attention for its potential to deliver impressive returns on investments in pre-sale startups....
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NXUSD: A Resilient Stablecoin Offering Capital Efficiency and Security in a...

Algorithmic stablecoins have become increasingly popular in the world of cryptocurrencies, offering a unique solution to the problem of price volatility. These digital assets...
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Algorithmic Stablecoins: A Double-Edged Sword in the Crypto Industry

In recent years, the world of cryptocurrencies has seen significant innovation, with the emergence of algorithmic stablecoins being one such development. These digital assets...
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US Recession Looming: 42 Macro CEO Darius Dale Warns of Potential...

Economist Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, has forecasted a US recession between Q2 to Q4 of 2023, which could significantly impact...
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Coinbase Officials Express Disappointment Over SEC’s Wells Notice, Urge Against Unnecessary...

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal have responded to the Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Wells notice, expressing their disappointment with...