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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Gaming

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...
Books
Maria Irene

Navigating the Economic Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Analysis of Housing Markets

In his thought-provoking work, "The Housing Boom and Bust," Thomas Sowell provides an eye-opening examination of the intricate dynamics of housing markets, offering valuable...
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Banking Crisis Looms but a Blockchain Revolution Could Save the Day:...

In the current landscape of a looming banking crisis, financial expert Ram Ahluwalia predicts an increase in bank failures. He points to commercial real...
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Market Analyst Gareth Soloway Predicts Imminent Market Correction

Following a series of recent statements, Gareth Soloway, a respected market analyst and the founder of inthemoneystocks.com, has issued a stark warning for investors....
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Decentralizing the Future: Can Alex Lab Pioneer the Billion-Dollar BRC20 DEX...

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is currently experiencing a paradigm shift, with numerous players jostling for a piece of the lucrative DeFi market....
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Bitcoin Superpowers: A Deep Dive into ALEX, The Next Big Thing...

Maria Irene In 2022, a new star emerged in the world of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges – ALEX. Founded by Stacks, ALEX is an innovative platform...
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The Paradigm Shift in Global Banking: Rising Interest Rates, Tech Giants’...

Maria Irene The banking industry is witnessing a tectonic shift. A record-breaking reduction in bank deposits, the rise of tech giants into the banking sector,...