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...
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Economic Optimism Abound as China’s GDP Rises and Europe’s Inflation Outlook...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, analysts Alf and Andreas touched upon various topics such as China's GDP report, Europe's economy and inflation outlook, the...
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Anticipation Builds for Traders as Key Economic Events Set to Unfold...

Maria Irene As traders gear up for a week filled with crucial economic announcements, the anticipation is palpable. Market participants eagerly await data on consumer...
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The U.S. Housing Market: Why Higher Interest Rates Will Bring Real...

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread, financial analyst Nick Gerli (@nickgerli1) shared his insights on the U.S. housing market and why he believes higher...
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The New Great Game: How The Weaponization of Oil Resources Shapes...

Maria Irene The geopolitics of oil have long been a significant factor in international relations, with the potential to disrupt or stabilize markets and economies....
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The Maverick Mastermind: Elon Musk, the Man Reshaping Our World

In his book "Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping Our Future," Ashlee Vance delves deep into the life...
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The 18.6-Year Real Estate Cycle: Lessons from Amsterdam’s Herengracht Canal

Catherine Cashmore, a well-known real estate expert, recently brought attention to the Herengracht Index, an incredibly valuable resource for analyzing the 18.6-year real estate...