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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Dfinity Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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Bitcoin Bulls Roar as Prices Surge above $27k Mark

By Maria Irene As Bitcoin prices pierce through the $27k mark, the bulls in the cryptocurrency space are out in full force, screaming victory. The...
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Balaji Srinivasan Bets $1 Million on Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million in...

Maria Irene Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and angel investor, has made a bold bet on the future of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, he offered...
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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at...

Maria Irene "The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles" by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P. Makarem, and...
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Understanding the Bitcoin Code: What Makes it Special and Unique

Maria Irene Bitcoin is a digital currency that is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in...
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GPT-4 is a nuclear deflationary bomb: Raoul Pal

Maria Irene Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, has called the latest advancements in artificial intelligence a "nuclear deflationary bomb" that will completely transform the...
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Binance Launchpad Lists Space ID: A New Era for Decentralized Identity...

Maria Irene Binance Launchpad has announced its 30th project, Space ID (ID), which promises to usher in a new era for decentralized identity management. The...