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...
Books
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: A Timeless Classic on Trading and...

Maria Irene "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" is a classic book that was first published in 1923. The author, Edwin Lefèvre, presents the fictionalized memoir...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Bolivia’s Currency Crisis: Is there a...

Maria Irene The Dollar Milkshake Theory, popularized by financial strategist Brent Johnson, argues that the US dollar is set to become even stronger due to...
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Bolivia Struggles to Meet Demand for Dollars Amid Currency Crisis

Maria Irene Bolivia, a landlocked South American country, is currently facing a severe currency crisis. The government is battling to calm fears among savers and...
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Credit Suisse: A Bank in Crisis

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, one of the largest banks in Switzerland, is facing one of the worst crises in its history. With a long list...
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Daniel Lacalle on Escaping the Central Bank Trap and Embracing Sound...

Escape from the Central Bank Trap" is a book written by Daniel Lacalle, a renowned economist and fund manager who has worked in various...
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The Power of 42-Week Moving Average: A Must-Know Tool for Traders...

By Maria Irene The 42-week moving average is a crucial technical indicator that traders and speculators use to analyze market trends and make informed investment...