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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‘Oasis Network is game-changer for secure, privacy-focused Web3 dApps’

In today's world of growing digital interconnectivity, data privacy has become a primary concern for individuals and businesses alike. As blockchain technology continues to...
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Unlocking the Power of Privacy: Oasis Blockchain Introduces the Privacy Layer...

Maria Irene The Oasis blockchain has recently introduced a groundbreaking privacy solution called the Oasis Privacy Layer, which is powered by Sapphire. This revolutionary innovation...
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Web 3 and Blockchain: The Essential Technologies to Counterbalance AI’s Centralizing...

Maria Irene In an increasingly AI-dominated world, blockchain technology and Web 3.0 are poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the potential threats posed...
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The Great Deflation: How Emerging Technologies are Reshaping Industries and Reducing...

Maria Irene Introduction: The rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing has led to concerns about the impact...
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The Generative AI Breakthrough Reshaping 3D and VFX: Midjourney v5 Unlocks...

Maria Irene Generative AI has taken a giant leap forward with the release of Midjourney v5, an achievement in photorealism that the computer graphics industry...
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The Age of AI Has Begun: Bill Gates Shares His Vision...

Maria Irene In a recent 7-page letter, Bill Gates outlined his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on various...