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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Canister Lab

llama_cpp_canister brings Qwen3 AI model fully on-chain to the Internet Computer

Developers can now run the Qwen3-0.6B language model entirely within an Internet Computer canister following the release of llama_cpp_canister v0.13.0, allowing AI applications to...

DFINITY announces final days of MULTI/DEX Season I with ICP rewards for top traders

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has announced that the first season of the MULTI/DEX trading competition will conclude on 31 July, with ICP prizes available...

Caffeine adds collaboration tools for shared app development

Caffeine has introduced new collaboration features that allow users to invite others to work together on app projects, making it easier to gather feedback...

DFINITY executive explains ICP’s focus on sovereign cloud infrastructure

DFINITY chief business officer Pierre Samaties has outlined the broader vision behind the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), saying the technology was designed as sovereign...
Bitcoin
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Federal Reserve Hike: Long and Variable Lags

Maria Irene As the Federal Reserve weighs its options for interest rates, investors are bracing themselves for a long and tumultuous ride. The prospect of...
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Understanding Stagflation: A Complex Economic Phenomenon Explained with Examples

Maria Irene Stagflation is a condition in which the economy experiences stagnant economic growth, high inflation, and high unemployment at the same time. This is...
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Inside Binance’s Tokenomics: A Look at the Origins, Entrepreneurship, and Innovations...

Maria Irene Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has become a household name in the crypto space. The company's success can be...
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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...