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

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...

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,...
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Hooks, Pools, and Trillions: Unraveling the Uniswap Phenomenon

Maria Irene In the vibrant, relentless ecosystem of cryptocurrencies, a colossus strides amidst lesser entities: Uniswap. The brainchild of a then neophyte developer, Hayden Adams,...
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Uniswap V4: A New Chapter in Decentralized Exchanges

Maria Irene As the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to evolve, Uniswap, the globally renowned decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up to launch its...
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The Secret Garden of Rare Satoshis: Bitcoin’s Micro-Universe Under the Microscope

Enveloped in the cryptic labyrinths of Bitcoin's cryptographic architecture, there exists a trove of treasures that beckon the starry-eyed imaginations of cryptocurrency connoisseurs. The...
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PayTM: How One App Rewrote India’s Monetary Script

In the vibrant bazaars of Mumbai, where the clattering sounds of countless transactions reverberate, and in the tranquil byways of Rajasthan's countryside, the chant...
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BOSS-ing Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Leap in Blockchain Technology

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the operational potential of the Bitcoin network. The Bitcoin...
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Machines, Money, and Mayhem: How AI Might Tame the Wild West...

In the kaleidoscopic world of digital currencies, where the borders of regulation are as nebulous as a foggy morning, a beacon of hope emerges...