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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Dfinity Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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Navigating the AI Wonderland: Top Choices for Creative Minds

The AI Platforms Of Today :mechanical_arm:: Your Guide to the Best Tools in Image, Text, Video, Music, Voice, and Graphics Generation Artificial intelligence has become...
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Central Banks’ Record Gold Purchases Signal Economic Uncertainty Amid Banking Collapse

Maria Irene In 2022, central banks around the world made history by purchasing a record-breaking 1,136 tonnes of gold, the first time they have ever...
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Exploring the Depths of Rational Thinking

Rationality: From AI to Zombies by Eliezer Yudkowsky is a thought-provoking and illuminating collection of essays that explores the concept of rationality in the...
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Record High Debt-to-Income Ratios Signal Looming Crisis

Maria Irene In a distressing new report from Fannie Mae, the debt-to-income ratio on FHA mortgages reached an alarming 44% in 2022, the highest percentage...
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Nereus Finance Activates Community Liquidators, Enhancing DeFi Ecosystem and Empowering Users

Maria Irene Nereus Finance, a prominent DeFi platform, has recently taken an innovative step by activating community liquidators to handle necessary liquidations. The platform intends...
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Defying the Market’s Rigged Game: Practical Guide to Weather the Storm

Maria Irene Rigged to Fail: Blunt-Spoken Investment Solutions for Unsuspecting Investors, penned by seasoned Wall Street insiders Matthew Piepenburg and Thomas Lott, serves as a...