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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Helium’s Exodus to Solana Ushers in New Era for Crypto Networks...

In a landmark move, the crypto wireless network Helium has completed its much-anticipated migration to the Solana ecosystem, marking a mutually beneficial partnership between...
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RBA Overhaul Looms as Construction Sector Struggles and Uninsured Homebuyers Receive...

Maria Irene In the wake of Porter Davis' collapse last month, leaving 1700 homes in Victoria and Queensland unfinished, the Australian government has announced a...
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US National Debt Skyrockets to $31.5 Trillion: A Closer Look at...

Maria Irene The United States has recently witnessed a staggering increase in its national debt, which has now reached a record $31.5 trillion, up more...
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Crypto’s Rollercoaster Ride: Staying Grounded in a Volatile Market

Maria Irene As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to experience a strong start to the year, many enthusiasts are led to believe that a new...
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Mysterious Whales Fuel Memecoin’s 1000x Surge, Raising Questions of Insider Trading

Maria Irene In a recent surge of a memecoin called $PEPE, some users have seen their investments skyrocket by 1000x in just four days, with...
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AI Trader Forecasts Bullish Crypto Trend Amid Market Retrace, Calls for...

Maria Irene April 19,2023: "AITrader", known for their accurate Bitcoin predictions, has recently shared a series of tweets analyzing the current market situation and anticipating...