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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IcFalcon Aims to Simplify Internet Computer App Development

Building applications on the Internet Computer can involve several development steps, from configuring the backend and canisters to preparing the frontend and deployment environment....

ICP Proposal Could Bring BAT Into Chain-Key Token System

A new Internet Computer governance proposal is drawing attention to the possibility of bringing Basic Attention Token (BAT) into ICP's chain-key token framework as...

Liquidium Highlights Bitcoin-Backed $10,010 USDT Loan

Liquidium has highlighted a recent Bitcoin-backed loan on its platform after a user deposited 0.75 BTC as collateral and received $10,010 in USDT within...

Ash Crypto and Dominic Williams clash over ICP’s five-year price decline

A public dispute over Internet Computer’s token performance has broken out on X after crypto commentator Ash Crypto questioned what happened to ICP’s value...
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Coinbase Calls for Pro-Crypto Policies as US Risks Losing 1 Million...

Maria Irene Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, recently appealed to the US government for pro-crypto policies in light of a report by Electric Capital. The...
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Nereus Finance’s NXUSD Stablecoin Simplifies DeFi Experience and Boosts Global Spending...

Maria Irene As decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to gain traction in the world of cryptocurrencies, users are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize their investments...
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Australia’s Inflation Dips as Debates on Economic Policy and Interest Rates...

Maria Irene The recent Australian inflation report reveals a decline in the annual inflation rate from a peak of 8.4% in December to 6.8%. This...
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Achieving Financial Security through Dividend Investing: A Comprehensive Review of ‘How...

Maria Irene "How to Retire on Dividends: Earn a Safe 8%, Leave Your Principal Intact" by Brett Owens and Tom Jacobs is a comprehensive guide...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis Intensifies Amid Unprecedented Population Surge

Maria Irene Recent discussions on social media have highlighted the growing concerns about Australia's rental crisis and its relationship to the country's immigration policy. A...
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Housing Market Shifts: The End of House Price Inflation and the...

Maria Irene After a prolonged period of skyrocketing housing prices, signs of a potential shift in the market are emerging. A recent tweet by Raoul...