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

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...

Liquidium prepares NFT lending launch on Robinhood Chain

Liquidium is preparing to bring its NFT lending protocol to Robinhood Chain, expanding its lending activity from Bitcoin into a new Ethereum Layer 2...
Books
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DeFi Emerges as a Promising Alternative to Traditional Finance

Maria Irene Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the blockchain space. It allows people to access financial services without...
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Avalanche Subnets: The Power of Customizable Blockchain Networks

Maria Irene Blockchain technology has come a long way since its inception in 2008 with the creation of Bitcoin. Today, blockchain networks have become more...
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Understanding Secular Trends and Their Impact on the Stock Market: How...

Maria Irene Secular refers to something that is long-term or ongoing, as opposed to something that is temporary or short-lived. In the context of the...
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ETFs: A Brief History of Successes and Failures in the Global...

Maria Irene Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become increasingly popular among investors since their introduction in the 1990s. ETFs are investment funds that trade on stock...
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Exploring the Intersection of Love and Data: A Thought-Provoking Q&A Session...

Love and emotions are complex and deeply personal experiences that have fascinated and puzzled humans for centuries. With advances in technology and data analysis,...
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“Understanding Bitcoin’s Halving and the Importance of Tokenomics”

Maria Irene Bitcoin, the world's first and most popular cryptocurrency, has a unique feature built into its code that is known as the "Bitcoin Halving."...