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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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There’s a New ‘BOSS’ in Bitcoin Town, and It’s Smart as...

In an era where technological advancements are as routine as breakfast, yet another wave is set to shake the Bitcoin ecosystem. This time, the...
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Demystifying UTXOs: A Shopper’s Guide to Bitcoin Transactions!

Picture a day at the grocery store: you've just bought a carton of milk for $2.50, but all you have is a $5 bill....
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Landfills, Bitcoin, and the Climate Crusade: A New Zealand Activist’s Unexpected...

Maria Irene Daniel Batten, a climate activist and tech founder-turned-Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst from New Zealand, recently took to Twitter to share a...
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Gloves Come Off in Binance vs. SEC Bout: A Retrospective Analysis...

Maria Irene In the latest chapter of the high-stakes legal feud between cryptocurrency behemoth Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the legal...
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Taming the Indian Tiger: Tesla’s Tryst with the Subcontinent

After years of speculation, and a series of business flirtations, it seems that Tesla's arrival in India may finally be on the horizon. Recent...
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Gemini Bets Big on Asia-Pacific: The New Crypto Frontier

In a bold move to capture the impending growth of the cryptocurrency market, Gemini, the renowned crypto exchange, announced its strategic expansion plans into...