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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Internet Computer Network Expands to 740 Node Machines as Infrastructure Growth Continues

The Internet Computer network has expanded to around 740 node machines worldwide, marking steady growth in the blockchain's physical infrastructure as developers and investors...

DOGE Gains New Utility on Internet Computer Through Plug Wallet Integration

DOGE holders can now access a new way to use their assets on the Internet Computer blockchain following the launch of ckDOGE support in...

UniSat to phase out CAT Protocol support across products as focus shifts to core infrastructure

UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect...

ICP tokens held on exchanges reach record share as supply trends higher

The share of Internet Computer (ICP) held on exchanges has climbed to a new high, with 11.68% of the circulating supply now sitting on...
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China’s Unsustainable Growth Model: Challenges Ahead in Balancing Investment, Consumption, and...

China's investment-driven economic growth model, as explained by Professor Michael Pettis of Peking University, has been successful in generating high levels of investment. However,...
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Geoffrey Hinton Urges US-China Collaboration to Avert AI Existential Threat

In a recent YouTube video titled "Possible End of Humanity from AI?", Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of deep learning, delved into the potential risks...
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DinoLFG Unveils Exciting ‘The DINOsaurs’ NFT Collection with Unique Classes, Hidden...

DinoLFG has announced its highly anticipated "The DINOsaurs" NFT collection, featuring a variety of unique classes, hidden prizes, and an engaging hatching race. The...
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De.Fi: The Essential Tool for Crypto Investors in a World of...

Maria Irene As the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to expand, so too does the risk of financial loss due to hacks and exploits. In...
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Bitcoin’s Incremental Rise to Global Store of Value: An Insight by...

In a recent interview, Dave Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes, shared his views on the future of Bitcoin and its role as a global store...
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The Inside Scoop: Dissecting the Federal Reserve’s Impact on America in...

"Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America" by Danielle DiMartino Booth provides a unique perspective on the...