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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Internet Computer Network Expands to 740 Node Machines as Infrastructure Growth Continues

The Internet Computer network has expanded to around 740 node machines worldwide, marking steady growth in the blockchain's physical infrastructure as developers and investors...

DOGE Gains New Utility on Internet Computer Through Plug Wallet Integration

DOGE holders can now access a new way to use their assets on the Internet Computer blockchain following the launch of ckDOGE support in...

UniSat to phase out CAT Protocol support across products as focus shifts to core infrastructure

UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect...

ICP tokens held on exchanges reach record share as supply trends higher

The share of Internet Computer (ICP) held on exchanges has climbed to a new high, with 11.68% of the circulating supply now sitting on...
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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...
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Embracing Technology to Create Abundance for Everyone

The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth: A Visionary Look at Technology's Deflationary Impact on Our Economy and Society By Maria Irene "The Price of Tomorrow"...