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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Dominic Williams says Open SaaS suite passes 5,000 commits

Dominic Williams says development of an Open SaaS suite aimed at rethinking enterprise software has now passed 5,000 commits, as work continues towards a...

ICPay releases Bucket SDK packages for developers

ICPay has released version 1.1.1 of its official ICPay Bucket packages, giving developers a way to build applications on ICPay Cloud from different programming...

Dominic Williams highlights Dan Boneh warning on rushed post-quantum transition

Dominic Williams has shared comments from renowned cryptographer Dan Boneh warning against rushing blockchain networks into post-quantum cryptography, highlighting the risks of making a...

Neutron Hackathon opens with focus on user-owned canisters and new licence

The Neutron Hackathon has opened, inviting developers to submit applications while putting a longer-term focus on software rights, user control and decentralisation. According to the...
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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"...