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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Rabbithole launches encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer

Rabbithole has launched an early version of a sovereign encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer, with the project focused on giving users greater...

ICPay Cloud uses on-chain storage for decentralised file management

Most blockchain networks store transaction records or hashes on-chain while relying on external cloud services to hold the underlying files. ICPay Cloud is taking...

Rumi Protocol launches ckDOGE mint and redemption frontend

Rumi Protocol has introduced a new frontend that allows users to mint and redeem ckDOGE, giving the community a simpler way to move between...

Dominic Williams warns blockchains over undersea cable disruption risks

Dominic Williams has urged blockchain projects to assess how they would cope with disruptions to global internet connectivity, following reports that Russian vessels were...
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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...
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Embrace the Dark Side of Trading: A Deep Dive into Short-Selling...

Maria Irene In the world of finance, few strategies evoke as much controversy as short-selling. Often vilified for its perceived role in market crashes, short-selling...
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AI Revolutionizing Cold Emails: Shopify Owners Receive Personalized App Pitches

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread, Spencer Scott (@AKASpencerScott), an entrepreneur who has bootstrapped two SaaS companies, shared the remarkable story of how artificial...
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Global Housing Market Correction Underway; US Proves Resilient Amidst Declines

Maria Irene The world is currently experiencing a housing market correction, according to Goldman Sachs economists, with the United States faring the best among major...