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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Canister Lab

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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Daniel Lacalle on Escaping the Central Bank Trap and Embracing Sound...

Escape from the Central Bank Trap" is a book written by Daniel Lacalle, a renowned economist and fund manager who has worked in various...
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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...