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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UNDP and DFINITY partner on sovereign cloud and AI pilots

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation on a programme exploring sovereign cloud infrastructure and agentic AI for public...

ICPay adds Markdown, avatars and faster performance

ICPay has rolled out a set of updates aimed at making its platform faster and easier to use, with new support for Markdown, avatars...

OpenChat rolls out frontend update as iOS development begins

OpenChat has released a major frontend update aimed at improving performance and reducing memory use, while development has now begun on a native iOS...

Menese opens trusted setup ceremony for privacy ledger on Internet Computer

Menese Protocol is preparing to open a two-week trusted setup ceremony on September 1 for its Shielded Ledger Hivemind, a privacy-focused ledger designed to...
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Domo’s BRC-20: A Trailblazer or a Risk for Bitcoin’s Future?

Maria Irene In the often mercurial world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, few figures have proven as intriguing and innovative as Domo (@domodata). With a...
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BRC-20 Tokens: A New Frontier in Bitcoin’s Evolution or A Misstep?...

BRC-20 Tokens: A New Frontier in Bitcoin's Evolution or A Misstep? A Comprehensive Exploration 1- What is the BRC-20 standard? BRC-20 is a new token standard...
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Navigating the Economic Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Analysis of Housing Markets

In his thought-provoking work, "The Housing Boom and Bust," Thomas Sowell provides an eye-opening examination of the intricate dynamics of housing markets, offering valuable...
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Banking Crisis Looms but a Blockchain Revolution Could Save the Day:...

In the current landscape of a looming banking crisis, financial expert Ram Ahluwalia predicts an increase in bank failures. He points to commercial real...
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Market Analyst Gareth Soloway Predicts Imminent Market Correction

Following a series of recent statements, Gareth Soloway, a respected market analyst and the founder of inthemoneystocks.com, has issued a stark warning for investors....
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Decentralizing the Future: Can Alex Lab Pioneer the Billion-Dollar BRC20 DEX...

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is currently experiencing a paradigm shift, with numerous players jostling for a piece of the lucrative DeFi market....