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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From Walls to Wallets: Barcelona Graffiti Artists Share Their Love for...

In the bustling streets of Barcelona, a unique art collective is merging urban creativity with digital finance, leaving their mark on walls and minds...
Maria Irene

McDonald’s Embraces the Digital Age: Accepts Bitcoin Worldwide

Fast-Food Giant to Bypass Visa and Mastercard Fees, Banking on the Future of Digital Currency In a landmark move that signals the fast-food industry's...
Maria Irene

SATS Coin Reaches 100% Minting Milestone on September 24, 2023: A...

Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it’s capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out with...
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Next-Gen Bitcoin Swaps Ready to Make a Splash: Unraveling the BRC-20...

In a significant announcement, UniSat revealed the schedule for their eagerly awaited brc20-swap release. Pencil in your calendar folks: this Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023,...
Maria Irene

Home Sweet Loan: The Great American Housing Circus in Numbers

The United States housing market has always been a roller coaster ride, but recent figures show that we're in a new loop-de-loop of extremes....
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Architect Financial Technologies Granted NFA Approval as an Independent Introducing Broker

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison's Startup, Architect Financial Technologies, Expands into Derivatives Brokerage   In a significant milestone for the world of fintech, Architect Financial...