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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THORChain: Disrupting the DeFi Landscape with Thunderous Innovations

In DeFi world,  standing still is akin to moving backward. THORChain, a key player in this space, certainly appears to be heedful of this,...
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Solana vs Ethereum: A Deep Dive into Decentralisation, Scalability, and Network...

Comparisons between various platforms are inevitable. A recent thread on social media sparked an intense debate between proponents of Solana and Ethereum, focusing particularly...
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Stars Arena Lights up Avalanche: Soaring Transactions and Impact on AVAX...

Since its launch in late September, Stars Arena, formerly known as Starshares, has witnessed a significant surge in transactions on the Avalanche network. DappRadar...
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PIPE Dreams: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Chains in the Bitcoin Token...

In a time when most people are stepping back and taking things slow, Benny The Dev is doing the opposite. Despite battling COVID-19, he...
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Bitkey Beta: Jack Dorsey’s Quirky Quest to Unlock Bitcoin for All

Maria Irene On October 4, 2023, Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled its fresh endeavor, the Bitkey Beta, blending open-source software, hardware wallets, and mobile applications into...
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Lava Pool Ignites Geothermal Sparks in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Voyage

In a bid to channel the undercurrents of renewable geothermal energy into the burgeoning domain of cryptocurrency, Volcano Energy has joined forces with Luxor...