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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Canister Lab

ICPay adds canister controls as platform expands its developer tools

ICPay is working towards giving users broader control over canisters directly through its platform, alongside updates aimed at improving its developer and tipping features. The...

Higher ICP price reduces both issuance and burn, analysis says

A higher ICP price can reduce the number of tokens minted for node provider rewards, but it also means fewer ICP tokens are needed...

PANDA DAO explores staking-based utility for its products

PANDA DAO is considering a model that would link the use of its products with utility for PANDA token holders, following a discussion on...

Japanese developer releases native iOS client for Internet Computer

A Japanese developer has released a Swift-based iOS client designed to let native Apple applications communicate directly with canisters on the Internet Computer. Developed by...
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Web 3 and Blockchain: The Essential Technologies to Counterbalance AI’s Centralizing...

Maria Irene In an increasingly AI-dominated world, blockchain technology and Web 3.0 are poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the potential threats posed...
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The Great Deflation: How Emerging Technologies are Reshaping Industries and Reducing...

Maria Irene Introduction: The rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing has led to concerns about the impact...
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The Generative AI Breakthrough Reshaping 3D and VFX: Midjourney v5 Unlocks...

Maria Irene Generative AI has taken a giant leap forward with the release of Midjourney v5, an achievement in photorealism that the computer graphics industry...
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The Age of AI Has Begun: Bill Gates Shares His Vision...

Maria Irene In a recent 7-page letter, Bill Gates outlined his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on various...
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Ignoring the Red Flags: How the Fed’s Focus on Inflation May...

Maria Irene The Federal Reserve, often referred to as the Fed, plays a crucial role in managing the US economy. Lance Roberts, a financial expert,...
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Raoul Pal Reveals Unsettling Debt Cycle Patterns and the Reliance on...

Maria Irene In a recent and thought-provoking Twitter thread, Real Vision co-founder and Global Macro Investor (GMI) author Raoul Pal dissected the macro economy and...