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...
Macro Scene
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Australia’s Inflation Dips as Debates on Economic Policy and Interest Rates...

Maria Irene The recent Australian inflation report reveals a decline in the annual inflation rate from a peak of 8.4% in December to 6.8%. This...
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Achieving Financial Security through Dividend Investing: A Comprehensive Review of ‘How...

Maria Irene "How to Retire on Dividends: Earn a Safe 8%, Leave Your Principal Intact" by Brett Owens and Tom Jacobs is a comprehensive guide...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis Intensifies Amid Unprecedented Population Surge

Maria Irene Recent discussions on social media have highlighted the growing concerns about Australia's rental crisis and its relationship to the country's immigration policy. A...
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Housing Market Shifts: The End of House Price Inflation and the...

Maria Irene After a prolonged period of skyrocketing housing prices, signs of a potential shift in the market are emerging. A recent tweet by Raoul...
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The Legacy World Clings to Life Amidst the Digital Revolution

Maria Irene As the sun rises each morning and sets each evening, the world seems to take a turn, a slow but deliberate spin toward...
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some...

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines like Google can survive the rise...