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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Meme Coin Mania Returns Amid Economic Woes: Seedify Joins the Fray...

In a time of global economic uncertainty, with banking failures and a crashing real estate market, meme coins are experiencing a resurgence. This unexpected...
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An Insightful Journey Through Modern Macroeconomics

A Review of Robert J. Barro's 'Macroeconomics: A Modern Approach In "Macroeconomics: A Modern Approach," renowned economist Robert J. Barro delivers a comprehensive and accessible...
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US Banking Crisis Looms as Fed Raises Rates Amid Industry Consolidation...

The US banking industry is facing an imminent crisis as the Federal Reserve continues its efforts to raise interest rates, amidst increasing consolidation and...
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HyperCycle Unleashes a New Era of AI Collaboration, Seedify IDO on...

HyperCycle is poised to disrupt the AI landscape with its groundbreaking Layer 0++ blockchain architecture, designed to execute AI-related microservices securely, rapidly, and affordably....
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Fumbling Fed: A Story of Broken Predictions and Lost Credibility

Maria Irene The Federal Reserve, once revered as the premier institution for financial stability and foresight, has found itself struggling to maintain credibility in the...
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Alibaba Cloud and Avalanche Team Up to Launch Cloudverse, a One-Stop...

Alibaba Cloud, in collaboration with Avalanche and MUA DAO, has announced the launch of Cloudverse, a comprehensive solution designed to help businesses rapidly deploy...