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

ICPay adds canister management tools and interface updates

ICPay has announced a series of updates to its platform, including interface improvements, responsive design changes and a new canister management tool for Internet...

Menese plans private assets across chains through ICP

Menese Protocol is positioning privacy as a core feature for digital assets, with a plan to bring private asset functionality across different networks through...

One Bridge returns online after cycle consumption fix

ICPanda has announced that One Bridge is back online after its team addressed an issue that had been causing higher cycle consumption on the...

Bitcoin mining payouts could gain privacy through Silent Payments proposal

Bitcoin mining payouts could become more private under an early proposal exploring the use of Silent Payments directly in miner coinbase transactions. Bitfinity Network highlighted...
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Understanding Stagflation: A Complex Economic Phenomenon Explained with Examples

Maria Irene Stagflation is a condition in which the economy experiences stagnant economic growth, high inflation, and high unemployment at the same time. This is...
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Inside Binance’s Tokenomics: A Look at the Origins, Entrepreneurship, and Innovations...

Maria Irene Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has become a household name in the crypto space. The company's success can be...
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The Rise of NFTs: Exploring the Origins and Key Proponents of...

Maria Irene Non-Fungible Tokens, commonly known as NFTs, have recently become the talk of the town in the world of art and collectibles. The concept...
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ERC20 vs. ERC4337: Understanding the Differences in Ethereum Standards

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain technology evolves, developers are continually introducing new standards to enhance user experience and address the shortcomings of existing...
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin Jesus: The Story of Roger Ver

Maria Irene In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency was still a niche technology that few people had heard of, there was one...
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Cardano: The Scientific Blockchain Platform Driving Innovation in Decentralized Finance

Maria Irene In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term "third-generation" is often used to describe the latest wave of blockchain platforms that have...