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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Onicai Play launches Chess Duel for friend-to-friend matches

Onicai Play has launched Chess Duel, a new feature that allows users to challenge friends to online chess matches through a shared link. Players can...

Anthropic reveals $895 billion in future AI infrastructure commitments

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed around US$895.4 billion in future commitments for computing power and related infrastructure, revealing the scale of investment required...

Odin.fun ships frontend 10.5.0 after 55 development commits

Bitcoin-focused trading platform Odin.fun has released frontend version 10.5.0, bringing several weeks of accumulated development work into production. The platform's week 43 development update reported...

OISY adds direct cycle top-ups for Internet Computer canisters

OISY has introduced a feature allowing users to add compute resources to Internet Computer canisters directly from within its wallet interface. The update enables users...
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US was aware of the collapse of over 300 community banks...

Maria Irene In the shadow of an impending financial crisis, veteran investor Balaji Srinivasan has made a shocking claim: the US government was aware of...
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Hyperinflation: A Perilous Phenomenon That Destroys Economies

Maria Irene In the world of economics, hyperinflation is a term that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned experts. This phenomenon,...
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Bitcoin Bulls Roar as Prices Surge above $27k Mark

By Maria Irene As Bitcoin prices pierce through the $27k mark, the bulls in the cryptocurrency space are out in full force, screaming victory. The...
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Balaji Srinivasan Bets $1 Million on Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million in...

Maria Irene Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and angel investor, has made a bold bet on the future of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, he offered...
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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at...

Maria Irene "The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles" by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P. Makarem, and...
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Understanding the Bitcoin Code: What Makes it Special and Unique

Maria Irene Bitcoin is a digital currency that is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in...