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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DFINITY continues WebAssembly partnership with Carnegie Mellon research centre

The DFINITY Foundation is continuing its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s WebAssembly Research Center, extending a relationship focused on the development and research of...

Caffeine AI lets users choose the model behind their app builds

Caffeine AI has introduced a new option allowing users to choose which AI model builds their applications, giving them greater control over how they...

Dominic Williams points to ICP as AI agents move towards machine-native payments

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has pointed to the Internet Computer as an example of infrastructure that could allow AI agents to use digital payment...

12,508 ICP deposited on Liquidium in a single transaction

A single deposit of 12,508 ICP has been reported on Liquidium, highlighting one way ICP holders can access liquidity without immediately selling their tokens. The...
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Merit Circle DAO Unveils Beam, AVAX Subnet Featuring NFT Marketplace, Games

Maria Irene Merit Circle DAO, a gaming-focused decentralized autonomous organization with over 60 partner games, has announced the launch of Beam, an Avalanche Subnet dedicated...
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Apple’s Foray into Digital Banking: A Seamless User Experience with Higher...

Maria Irene Traditional banks have been offering close to 0% interest on savings accounts for years, leaving consumers searching for better alternatives. As the demand...
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Zilliqa Mainnet Set to Launch Full EVM Compatibility on April 25th

The first complete release of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility is set to go live on the Zilliqa mainnet on April 25th, 2023, at...
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Unleash Your Creativity with Midjourney v5: Tips for Text to Image...

In the world of digital art, the Midjourney v5 offers endless possibilities for creative expression. By exploring diverse textures and material properties, artists can...
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Saga: The Revolutionary Phone Set to Launch with Rewards Program, Solana...

Maria Irene In a world where smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, the much-anticipated Saga phone is set to create waves...
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Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A Timeless Journey Through Financial Crisis History

Maria Irene Charles P. Kindleberger's "Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the anatomy of financial...