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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FanCurve goes live with token-based access model for creators and fans

FanCurve is now live, introducing a new approach to creator access that combines digital content with decentralised finance mechanics. The platform moves away from standard...

DFINITY launches structured skills library to help coding agents build on the Internet Computer

DFINITY Foundation has introduced a new online resource aimed at improving how AI coding agents generate and handle development work on the Internet Computer...

Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really Controls the Infrastructure

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...
Books
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Options Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide for Aspiring Options Traders

Maria Irene Options trading has always been a complex and intimidating subject for many people, but Guy Cohen's book "Options Made Easy" sets out to...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Options Trading for Young Minds

Maria Irene Options trading might sound like a complex and intimidating concept, but fear not, young curious minds! In this article, we'll simplify the world...
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Generative AI: A Path to Unprecedented Creativity or a Dangerous Illusion?

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread that has garnered widespread attention, an AI expert has shared their thoughts on the potential impact of generative...
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Exploring the Silk Road: Four Essential Books Unveiling the Dark Web’s...

Maria Irene In today's interconnected world, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. But beneath the surface of the mainstream internet...
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Silk Road’s Dark Past Resurfaces: US Btc Sale Sheds Light on...

Maria Irene In the wake of the U.S. government's recent sale of nearly 9,861.17 bitcoin (BTC) for almost $216 million, the notorious Silk Road darknet...
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Nexon Becomes a Validator for Oasys Blockchain, Strengthening Gaming Industry’s Adoption...

Renowned global video game giant, Nexon, has officially joined Oasys, a gaming-optimized blockchain, as the latest node validator in the network. Nexon, one of...