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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Three OMB loans unlock 0.71 BTC through Liquidium

Three Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB) holders borrowed a combined 0.71 BTC against their Bitcoin-based digital art through Liquidium between September 23 and 26, according...

Gold faces sharpest volatility in decades as bond market adds pressure

Gold futures are experiencing an unusually volatile year, with sharp daily falls becoming more frequent as movements in the bond market add pressure to...

Coin HERO returns with redesigned trading app built on Caffeine

Coin HERO is returning with a redesigned app after its creator announced plans for a broader revamp of the trading platform, which was originally...

Pierre Samaties outlines DFINITY’s next phase of UNDP cooperation

DFINITY Chief Business Officer Pierre Samaties has outlined how the foundation plans to build on its work in Pakistan as it expands cooperation with...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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MetaBlaze Blazes a Trail: Web 3.0 Gaming Firm Scores $4M Pre-Sale...

The realm of Web 3.0 gaming is about to be set ablaze, with MetaBlaze – an emerging leader in the gaming and AI industry...