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...
Books
Maria Irene

A Deep Dive into Bitcoin’s Intricate World with Andreas M. Antonopoulos

In "Mastering Bitcoin," Andreas M. Antonopoulos, a world-renowned expert in the field of cryptocurrencies, delivers a comprehensive and engaging guide to the technology and...
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Auto-GPTs Set to Revolutionize Industries: Transforming Business with Efficiency and Innovation

The rapid advancement of AutoGPTs, artificial intelligence agents designed to automate GPT-4 tasks, could soon transform the face of business, creating unprecedented efficiency and...
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Merit Circle DAO Unveils Beam, AVAX Subnet Featuring NFT Marketplace, Games

Maria Irene Merit Circle DAO, a gaming-focused decentralized autonomous organization with over 60 partner games, has announced the launch of Beam, an Avalanche Subnet dedicated...
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Apple’s Foray into Digital Banking: A Seamless User Experience with Higher...

Maria Irene Traditional banks have been offering close to 0% interest on savings accounts for years, leaving consumers searching for better alternatives. As the demand...
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Zilliqa Mainnet Set to Launch Full EVM Compatibility on April 25th

The first complete release of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility is set to go live on the Zilliqa mainnet on April 25th, 2023, at...
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Unleash Your Creativity with Midjourney v5: Tips for Text to Image...

In the world of digital art, the Midjourney v5 offers endless possibilities for creative expression. By exploring diverse textures and material properties, artists can...