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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Dominic Williams questions rush towards quantum-safe cryptography

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has criticised what he describes as a rush to adopt new quantum-safe cryptography, warning that developers and investors should be...

DOM Wallet Adds Star, Tarot and Karma Machines to Utility Tools

DOM Wallet expands its Utility section with three new additions: the Star Machine, Tarot Machine and Karma Machine, bringing horoscope, tarot and numerology-inspired readings...

Dominic Williams says Open SaaS suite passes 5,000 commits

Dominic Williams says development of an Open SaaS suite aimed at rethinking enterprise software has now passed 5,000 commits, as work continues towards a...

ICPay releases Bucket SDK packages for developers

ICPay has released version 1.1.1 of its official ICPay Bucket packages, giving developers a way to build applications on ICPay Cloud from different programming...
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The Power of 42-Week Moving Average: A Must-Know Tool for Traders...

By Maria Irene The 42-week moving average is a crucial technical indicator that traders and speculators use to analyze market trends and make informed investment...
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Libertarianism: The Philosophy Behind Blockchain and Bitcoin

By Maria Irene Libertarianism is a political philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, free markets, and limited government intervention. It has gained significant popularity in recent...
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Friedman’s Capitalism & Freedom: A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Economics...

By Maria Irene If you're like me, you probably never thought you'd pick up a book about economics voluntarily. But after seeing Capitalism and Freedom by...
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Wirex and Novatti Team Up to Bring Innovative Payment Services to...

By Maria Irene Wirex, the global multicurrency payment platform, has announced a partnership with Novatti, a payment technology company, to issue Visa cards in Australia....
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A meeting of two revolutionary minds: Adam Smith and Satoshi Nakamoto

Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, and Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the creator of Bitcoin, two of the most revolutionary thinkers of...
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Crypto Industry in Turmoil as Signature Bank Shutdown Raises Questions

Maria Irene The recent shutdown of Signature Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community, with some experts suggesting that the US government is waging...