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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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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The Legacy World Clings to Life Amidst the Digital Revolution

Maria Irene As the sun rises each morning and sets each evening, the world seems to take a turn, a slow but deliberate spin toward...
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some...

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines like Google can survive the rise...
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A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...

Maria Irene The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes readers on...
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Polygon (MATIC): Revolutionizing Ethereum’s Scalability for a More Sustainable Future

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, the challenge of scalability and sustainability for popular networks such as Ethereum is...
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KDDI Joins Oasys Blockchain Ecosystem, Exploring Gaming and Entertainment Collaborations

Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has officially joined the Oasys gaming-optimized blockchain network as a validator. The move comes as KDDI continues to expand...
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The Exponential Boom: Reed’s Law and the Tech Revolution

Maria Irene In an ever-evolving technological landscape, the exponential growth of networks and their impact on society has become increasingly apparent. At the heart of...