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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DOM wallet launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...
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FTX: Tick-Tock, the Deadline for Cryptocurrency Claims is Around the Clock!

In a revelation, cryptocurrency trading platform FTX Trading Ltd. (FTX) has set a deadline of September 29, 2023, for filing proofs of claim in...
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Uniswap Unleashes UniswapX Beta: A Unicorn Upgrade

Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, Uniswap, has taken a significant leap towards revolutionizing automated market makers (AMMs) and liquidity sources with its newest product...
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Riding the ‘Dot AI’ Bubble: A Trillion-Dollar Tightrope Walk Towards the...

The ascendancy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gripped the world, and the gripping saga has a new narrator—Emad Mostaque, CEO of Stability AI. He...
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Fox’s Shapeshift DAO is Two-Years-Young and Hungry for More: Swapping Boundaries...

Two years ago, Fox's Shapeshift DAO stepped into the crypto realm with an ambition to reimagine the decentralized universe. As they mark their second...
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A Mind-Bending Voyage Into Consciousness: ‘I’m a Strange Loop’ Unravels Reality

Maria Irene Douglas Hofstadter’s magnum opus, "I'm a Strange Loop," takes us on a deeply engaging, metaphysical journey that explores the essence of human consciousness....
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Dancing with Eternity: Brian Greene’s ‘Until the End of Time’ Tackles...

In the vast ocean of literature seeking to bridge the gap between scientific discourse and human existentialism, few works rise to the surface with...