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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Canister Lab

Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
Opinion
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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...
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Generative AI: A Path to Unprecedented Creativity or a Dangerous Illusion?

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread that has garnered widespread attention, an AI expert has shared their thoughts on the potential impact of generative...
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Exploring the Silk Road: Four Essential Books Unveiling the Dark Web’s...

Maria Irene In today's interconnected world, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. But beneath the surface of the mainstream internet...