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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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...

Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as...

56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...
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Australia’s Inflation Dips as Debates on Economic Policy and Interest Rates...

Maria Irene The recent Australian inflation report reveals a decline in the annual inflation rate from a peak of 8.4% in December to 6.8%. This...
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Achieving Financial Security through Dividend Investing: A Comprehensive Review of ‘How...

Maria Irene "How to Retire on Dividends: Earn a Safe 8%, Leave Your Principal Intact" by Brett Owens and Tom Jacobs is a comprehensive guide...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis Intensifies Amid Unprecedented Population Surge

Maria Irene Recent discussions on social media have highlighted the growing concerns about Australia's rental crisis and its relationship to the country's immigration policy. A...
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Housing Market Shifts: The End of House Price Inflation and the...

Maria Irene After a prolonged period of skyrocketing housing prices, signs of a potential shift in the market are emerging. A recent tweet by Raoul...
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The Legacy World Clings to Life Amidst the Digital Revolution

Maria Irene As the sun rises each morning and sets each evening, the world seems to take a turn, a slow but deliberate spin toward...
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some...

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines like Google can survive the rise...