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...
Macro Scene
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Navigating Uncertain Economic Waters: Reevaluation of the Global Financial System

In a recent discussion between financial expert Mario Innecco and WTF Finance host Anthony Fatseas, the pair explored the potential for a deflationary collapse...
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Navigating the Economic Storm: James Rickards on Inflation, Deflation, and the...

James Rickards, an acclaimed economic commentator, recently painted a stark picture of the US economic landscape on London Real. Rickards issued warnings about inflation,...
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The Rise of BRC-20: The Next Big Leap or a Future...

The emergence of BRC-20 tokens is igniting a new wave of discussion in the world of cryptocurrencies. These tokens, native to the Bitcoin blockchain,...
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Transforming Business and National Cybersecurity with Bitcoin: Michael Saylor Shares MicroStrategy’s...

A recent interview with Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and founder of MicroStrategy, has revealed the company's strategic use of Bitcoin and its potential...
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A Deep Dive into BRC20 Tokens: From Ord Already to SATs...

In the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a multitude of tokens from various protocols vie for the attention of investors. Amid...
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Existential Physics: Sabine Hossenfelder’s Deep Dive into Life’s Biggest Questions

In her latest book, "Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions," theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder turns her attention to the deepest and...