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

A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...

Maria Irene The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes readers on...
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Polygon (MATIC): Revolutionizing Ethereum’s Scalability for a More Sustainable Future

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, the challenge of scalability and sustainability for popular networks such as Ethereum is...
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KDDI Joins Oasys Blockchain Ecosystem, Exploring Gaming and Entertainment Collaborations

Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has officially joined the Oasys gaming-optimized blockchain network as a validator. The move comes as KDDI continues to expand...
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The Exponential Boom: Reed’s Law and the Tech Revolution

Maria Irene In an ever-evolving technological landscape, the exponential growth of networks and their impact on society has become increasingly apparent. At the heart of...
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Twitter’s ‘For You’ Verified Accounts Requirement Sparks Debate

Maria Irene Social media giant Twitter is set to make a significant change in its user experience starting April 15th, as revealed by Elon Musk....
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Binance Founder Responds to CFTC Civil Complaint with Assurance of Compliance

Maria Irene The recent civil complaint filed by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has...