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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Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really Controls the Infrastructure

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...

Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as...

56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...
Books
Maria Irene

Friedrich Hayek: The Ideas and Influence of the Libertarian Economist

Maria Irene Friedrich Hayek was one of the most influential economists and social thinkers of the 20th century. His ideas on individual freedom, limited government,...
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The Rising Tide of U.S. Debt: Is the Dollar Under Siege?

Maria Irene The United States, once the paragon of economic stability and growth, now finds itself grappling with a staggering debt crisis. Over the past...
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Global Events Threaten US Dollar Dominance, Sparking Fears of Coordinated Attack

In recent weeks, a series of global events have challenged the hegemony of the US dollar, leading to speculation about a coordinated attack against...
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Ethereum Classic’s Fifth Era Approaches: The Implications of the Upcoming Fifthening...

Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space since its inception in 2015. The network's unique monetary policy is designed...
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Options Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide for Aspiring Options Traders

Maria Irene Options trading has always been a complex and intimidating subject for many people, but Guy Cohen's book "Options Made Easy" sets out to...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Options Trading for Young Minds

Maria Irene Options trading might sound like a complex and intimidating concept, but fear not, young curious minds! In this article, we'll simplify the world...