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-backed Pakistan national messenger enters testing phase

A national messenger application being developed for Pakistan has moved into testing, with the service now running on the country’s dedicated cloud infrastructure and...

Onicai postpones Aug 29 SNS launch as funnAI protocol work continues

Onicai has postponed the planned August 29 launch date for its SNS as development work continues on the funnAI protocol. The project announced the change...

ODIN.fun Ships Major Indexer and Staking Updates in Week 32

ODIN.fun has reported 187 commits and 45 pull requests in its Week 32 development update, with a series of infrastructure, staking and user-facing changes...

Liquidium Unifies Simple and Advanced Loan Profiles

Liquidium has introduced a new feature allowing users to bring loans from their Simple and Advanced profiles together, giving borrowers a more unified view...
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Stanford Economist John Cochrane Discusses Inflation, Government Debt, and the Need...

In a recent video interview with David Lin on his new show, Stanford economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow John Cochrane discussed the causes...
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AI Alignment Researcher Paul Christiano Explores Strategies to Prevent Catastrophic AI...

In a recent interview, AI safety alignment researcher Paul Christiano delved into the importance of addressing the AI alignment problem and the potential risks...
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Decentralized Nature of Bitcoin Mempools Enhances Security and Resilience in the...

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and one of the most crucial aspects that sets Bitcoin apart from traditional financial systems is its...
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Economist Nick Gerli Forecasts Unemployment Spike in Summer 2023 Based on...

Economist and financial analyst Nick Gerli shared his concerns about the US economy in a series of tweets, warning that the Conference Board's Leading...
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Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel Optimistic on Bitcoin’s Future: Debunks Criticisms,...

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel recently addressed various aspects of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Scott Melker, debunking false...
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Navigating the Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Look at the Resilience of...

Maria Irene In a recent YouTube chat, Brent Johnson, CEO and portfolio manager at Santiago Capital, shed light on the ongoing debate around the potential...