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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Exodus Makes a ‘Sovryn’ Decision: Crypto Wallet Firm Bets on Decentralized...

In a move that signals a bold embrace of decentralized finance (DeFi), Exodus, the renowned digital wallet and crypto exchange platform, has announced the...
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Toshipad and the Dawn of a New Era: The Council’s Grand...

Maria Irene In an unexpected unveiling, the masked monks known as 'The Council', a group of anonymous Bitcoin Ordinals advocates, recently shared their ambitious roadmap...
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Driving into the Future: How Toyota’s EV Surge is Shifting Oil...

Maria Irene From disruptive technologies to evolving consumer trends, the automotive industry is navigating through a transformative period. Amidst this revolution, the rapid rise of...
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Goal for Empowerment: FC Barcelona and World of Women Kick Off...

The worlds of football and blockchain technology are colliding in a spectacular fashion, as FC Barcelona, one of the most globally recognized and revered...
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Whirlwind Romance with the Cosmos: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Maria Irene Reading Carlo Rovelli's "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" is like stepping onto a cosmic roller coaster, with twists and turns that are as...
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An Aus-some Adventure: Unpacking the Intricacies of Australia’s Mortgage Market

Maria Irene Australia's mortgage market is as diverse and fascinating as the continent itself, pulsing with the rhythm of economic trends and policies. Recently, this...