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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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
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A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...

Maria Irene The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes readers on...
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Polygon (MATIC): Revolutionizing Ethereum’s Scalability for a More Sustainable Future

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, the challenge of scalability and sustainability for popular networks such as Ethereum is...
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KDDI Joins Oasys Blockchain Ecosystem, Exploring Gaming and Entertainment Collaborations

Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has officially joined the Oasys gaming-optimized blockchain network as a validator. The move comes as KDDI continues to expand...
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The Exponential Boom: Reed’s Law and the Tech Revolution

Maria Irene In an ever-evolving technological landscape, the exponential growth of networks and their impact on society has become increasingly apparent. At the heart of...
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Twitter’s ‘For You’ Verified Accounts Requirement Sparks Debate

Maria Irene Social media giant Twitter is set to make a significant change in its user experience starting April 15th, as revealed by Elon Musk....
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Binance Founder Responds to CFTC Civil Complaint with Assurance of Compliance

Maria Irene The recent civil complaint filed by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has...