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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Silicon Valley Bank Collapses Triggering Fear of Wider Financial Crisis

Maria Irene Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank that specializes in providing financing to tech startups, recently collapsed due to a classic run on the...
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Crypto for the Masses: A Review of ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ by...

Maria Irene The rise of cryptocurrencies has sparked a wave of interest and investment from millennials and tech enthusiasts alike. However, despite the hype, many...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory: Can the US Dollar Continue to Dominate?

By Maria Irene The US dollar has long been considered the world's reserve currency, but in recent years, there has been growing concern that its...
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Navigating the Complex World of Emerging Markets: Insights from Gordian Gaeta’s Opportunities...

By Maria Irene Investing in emerging markets can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, these economies offer high growth potential and access to...
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When Fear Takes Hold: A History of Bank Runs and Their...

Maria Irene For many people, the term "bank run" might conjure up images of the Great Depression or other economic crises throughout history. But bank...
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DeFi Emerges as a Promising Alternative to Traditional Finance

Maria Irene Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the blockchain space. It allows people to access financial services without...