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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Prompt-built piano shows how AI tools are changing app development

A developer has demonstrated how conversational AI tools are reshaping the way digital products are built, creating a fully playable piano interface without writing...

DOM patches deployed hours after audit as new burn feature goes live

Developers behind the DOM protocol have moved quickly to address governance gaps identified in a recent self-audit, deploying fixes within hours of disclosure while...

Developer credits ICP tools for building ‘NationOS’ on-chain governance system

A developer working under the name ICPvibecoder has outlined how a complex on-chain governance platform, known as NationOS, was built using tools from the...

USDC integration planned for Liquidium as platform expands stablecoin options

A new stablecoin option is set to be added to Liquidium, with developers confirming that USD Coin will soon be supported on the platform. The...
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Dash: Unique Two-Tier Network Architecture 

Maria Irene Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. As more and more people become aware of the...
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The Future City: Redefining Human Settlements with AI and Blockchain

Maria Irene As the world population continues to grow, the way we manage our resources and settlements needs to evolve to keep up. With the...
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach

Maria Irene Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig is a comprehensive textbook that provides an excellent introduction to the field...
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The Great Tech Layoff Wave: A Harbinger of Economic Challenges in...

Maria Irene In the past year, the technology sector has seen an unprecedented wave of layoffs, with more than 300,000 employees losing their jobs since...
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From Real Estate to Bitcoin: Why Investors are Making the Shift...

Jeremy Garcia In recent years, the investment landscape has been transforming, with an increasing number of investors turning to Bitcoin as a preferred investment option...
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Building Wealth with Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy

Maria Irene Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help you build a diversified portfolio while managing risk. With this strategy, you invest...