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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Armacore AI voice agents preview tools for call scheduling and personalised conversations

Developer devdaryl has shared early details of a voice artificial intelligence system being built on Armacoreai, outlining features that aim to automate phone calls...

Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal compliance concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, linking the move...

Menese Protocol launches zero-interest Solana lending aimed at holders seeking liquidity without selling assets

Menese Protocol has introduced a zero-interest lending product built around Solana, targeting crypto holders who want access to liquidity without offloading their assets during...

Internet Computer marks five years with focus on new cloud tools

DFINITY Foundation is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Internet Computer on 10 May 2026, with plans to showcase a new set...
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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...
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Emerging Markets Attract Tech Talent, Posing a Brain Drain Threat to...

Maria Irene As the world stands on the cusp of a new era marked by rapid technological advancement and globalization, developed nations are confronted with...
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Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness

Maria Irene In "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind," author Annaka Harris tackles the intriguing and complex subject of consciousness,...