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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Ethereum’s Layer 2 Revolution: Unlocking Scalability and Transforming the World of...

Maria Irene Ethereum, the world's leading programmable blockchain, has been facing issues with scalability as its popularity and adoption continue to surge. The demand for...
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Coinbase: A Decade of Pioneering Crypto Exchange – Key Players, Milestones,...

Maria Irene In just a few years, Coinbase has emerged as a leading player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Founded in June 2012 by Brian...
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UBS Acquires Troubled Credit Suisse for $2 Billion: A Tale of...

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, once a titan of the Swiss banking industry, has been acquired by rival UBS for a mere $2 billion. The deal,...
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When Money Dies: A Chilling Account of Weimar Germany’s Hyperinflation Crisis

Maria Irene When Money Dies, authored by Adam Fergusson and published in 2010, is a harrowing account of the devastating hyperinflation that occurred in the...
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US was aware of the collapse of over 300 community banks...

Maria Irene In the shadow of an impending financial crisis, veteran investor Balaji Srinivasan has made a shocking claim: the US government was aware of...
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Hyperinflation: A Perilous Phenomenon That Destroys Economies

Maria Irene In the world of economics, hyperinflation is a term that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned experts. This phenomenon,...