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.
4397 Articles written
Canister Lab

Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

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...
Books
Maria Irene

Quantum Quirks and Conscious Craniums: Unraveling Penrose’s Emperor’s New Mind

Every now and again, a book comes along that is bound to stir up discussion. 'The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the...
Maria Irene

Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation into SEC’s Deal with Prometheum

In a recent development, Representative Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has demanded investigations into the license granted to Prometheum Ember ATS by the United States Securities...
Maria Irene

Brisbane Blaze: The Heartbreaking Intersection of Personal Tragedy and Economic Inequality?

Maria Irene In the peaceful suburbia of Brisbane's north, a home was gutted by an explosion, a gruesome testament to a tragic tale that may...
Maria Irene

Polygon’s POL Proposal: Navigating Regulatory Waters or a Brave New Leap...

The open-source world is bustling with innovation, and Polygon, an Ethereum scaling solution, is no exception. Since its inception in 2020, the Polygon protocol...
Maria Irene

The Ripple Effect: A Digital Token Tidal Wave as Courts Rebuke...

Maria Irene In a precedent-setting ruling with significant implications for the global digital asset community, Ripple (the company behind XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Scaling Protocols Drive Surge in Zero-Knowledge Proof Adoption in 2023

ZKValidator Report Reveals the Dominance of ZK Rollups in Ethereum's Scaling Efforts   In the fast-paced world of Ethereum (ETH), scaling protocols have taken center stage...