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...
Books
Maria Irene

Revisiting Monetary Fundamentals: An Insightful Journey through America’s Financial Past

Maria Irene In "A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960," Nobel laureate Milton Friedman and co-author Anna Schwartz provide a meticulously researched, comprehensive analysis...
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A Looming Deflationary Depression: America’s Money Supply Contraction Signals Economic Alarm

For the first time since the Great Depression, the money supply in America has contracted, triggering a massive deflationary depression warning. Experts are drawing...
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Balancing Portfolios Amid Market Uncertainties: The Importance of Tail Risk Funds,...

In a seemingly directionless financial market, risk assets continue to rally while the VIX remains below 16. Despite numerous potential risks, maintaining a balance...
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Unraveling the Intricacies of Australia’s Property Market: The Great Australian Land...

In "The Great Australian Land Bubble: The Billion Dollar Swindle," authors Peter Hendy and Ron Best delve into the complex world of the Australian...
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Sui Blockchain: Pioneering Scalability and Instant Settlement for Web3 Apps with...

Sui, the world's first permissionless Layer 1 blockchain completely designed from the ground up, is a decentralized, proof-of-stake blockchain offering horizontally scalable throughput and...
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Navigating Market Trends: Active Management, Risk Management, and Identifying Buying Opportunities...

In a recent discussion, financial advisors Lance Roberts and Adam Taggart delved into current market trends, the challenges faced by financial advisors, and the...