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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Understanding Stagflation: A Complex Economic Phenomenon Explained with Examples

Maria Irene Stagflation is a condition in which the economy experiences stagnant economic growth, high inflation, and high unemployment at the same time. This is...
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Inside Binance’s Tokenomics: A Look at the Origins, Entrepreneurship, and Innovations...

Maria Irene Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has become a household name in the crypto space. The company's success can be...
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The Rise of NFTs: Exploring the Origins and Key Proponents of...

Maria Irene Non-Fungible Tokens, commonly known as NFTs, have recently become the talk of the town in the world of art and collectibles. The concept...
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ERC20 vs. ERC4337: Understanding the Differences in Ethereum Standards

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain technology evolves, developers are continually introducing new standards to enhance user experience and address the shortcomings of existing...
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin Jesus: The Story of Roger Ver

Maria Irene In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency was still a niche technology that few people had heard of, there was one...
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Cardano: The Scientific Blockchain Platform Driving Innovation in Decentralized Finance

Maria Irene In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term "third-generation" is often used to describe the latest wave of blockchain platforms that have...