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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Prompt-built piano shows how AI tools are changing app development

A developer has demonstrated how conversational AI tools are reshaping the way digital products are built, creating a fully playable piano interface without writing...

DOM patches deployed hours after audit as new burn feature goes live

Developers behind the DOM protocol have moved quickly to address governance gaps identified in a recent self-audit, deploying fixes within hours of disclosure while...

Developer credits ICP tools for building ‘NationOS’ on-chain governance system

A developer working under the name ICPvibecoder has outlined how a complex on-chain governance platform, known as NationOS, was built using tools from the...

USDC integration planned for Liquidium as platform expands stablecoin options

A new stablecoin option is set to be added to Liquidium, with developers confirming that USD Coin will soon be supported on the platform. The...
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Bitcoin Bulls Roar as Prices Surge above $27k Mark

By Maria Irene As Bitcoin prices pierce through the $27k mark, the bulls in the cryptocurrency space are out in full force, screaming victory. The...
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Balaji Srinivasan Bets $1 Million on Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million in...

Maria Irene Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and angel investor, has made a bold bet on the future of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, he offered...
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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at...

Maria Irene "The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles" by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P. Makarem, and...
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Understanding the Bitcoin Code: What Makes it Special and Unique

Maria Irene Bitcoin is a digital currency that is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in...
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GPT-4 is a nuclear deflationary bomb: Raoul Pal

Maria Irene Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, has called the latest advancements in artificial intelligence a "nuclear deflationary bomb" that will completely transform the...
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Binance Launchpad Lists Space ID: A New Era for Decentralized Identity...

Maria Irene Binance Launchpad has announced its 30th project, Space ID (ID), which promises to usher in a new era for decentralized identity management. The...