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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Language Support Expanded With Seven New Languages and Bug Fixes

A recent update has expanded language support while addressing a number of bugs and making changes to the platform's language preferences. The update adds support...

Liquidium Plans NFT Lending Market for Robinhood Chain

Liquidium.WTF is preparing to launch a peer-to-peer NFT lending market for the Robinhood Chain, giving users a way to borrow against supported NFTs through...

ICP Supply Turns Deflationary as Minting Falls on August 28

ICP recorded a net reduction in supply on August 28 after daily minting fell sharply while token burns remained elevated, according to figures published...

DFINITY says Internet Computer network withstood AI-enabled attack

The Internet Computer network withstood what DFINITY co-founder Dominic Williams described as a widespread, AI-enabled attack involving hundreds of canisters using malformed WebAssembly (Wasm)...
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Ordmint: Fusing Democracy with Decentralization in the First Community-Led Launchpad of...

The landscape of digital asset launches is poised for transformation as Ordmint unveils its unique, community-centric project to the Ordinals and BRC20 ecosystem. Drawing...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Classic, Blockchain’s ‘Old Faithful,’ Blazes its Way Back to Prominence!

The cryptocurrency sector has always been a roller coaster ride, packed with drama, surprises, and endless speculation. Amidst the whirlpool of cryptos vying for...
Maria Irene

The Great Chinese Conundrum: Navigating an Economic Odyssey Despite the Workforce...

As the sun rises on a new day, a growing shadow looms over the world's second-largest economy. China, a nation known for its remarkable...
Maria Irene

Outlive: A Mosaic Guide to the Art of Aging Gracefully

In an era teeming with health enthusiasts, superfood promoters, and suspiciously young-looking longevity researchers, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia...
Maria Irene

British Housing in the Eye of the Economic Storm

As we approach mid-2023, the global economic landscape is seeing a dramatic shift as central banks worldwide diverge significantly in their monetary policies. Some...
Maria Irene

From Wall Street to Main Street: A Tale of Bankruptcies, Job...

In the wake of a global pandemic, economies worldwide are navigating an intricate labyrinth of challenges. Among these are surging corporate defaults and bankruptcies,...