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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The Rise of NFTs: Exploring the Origins and Key Proponents of...

Maria Irene Non-Fungible Tokens, commonly known as NFTs, have recently become the talk of the town in the world of art and collectibles. The concept...
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ERC20 vs. ERC4337: Understanding the Differences in Ethereum Standards

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain technology evolves, developers are continually introducing new standards to enhance user experience and address the shortcomings of existing...
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin Jesus: The Story of Roger Ver

Maria Irene In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency was still a niche technology that few people had heard of, there was one...
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Cardano: The Scientific Blockchain Platform Driving Innovation in Decentralized Finance

Maria Irene In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term "third-generation" is often used to describe the latest wave of blockchain platforms that have...
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The DAO Hack: A Turning Point in the Evolution of Blockchain...

Maria Irene In July 2016, a major cyber-attack on The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization running on the Ethereum blockchain, resulted in the loss of...
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Libertarianism and Bitcoin: The Shared Ideals of Decentralization and Individual Freedom

By Maria Irene Libertarianism and Bitcoin have become synonymous in recent years due to their shared ideals of individual liberty and decentralization. Libertarianism is a...