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...
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‘Oasis Network is game-changer for secure, privacy-focused Web3 dApps’

In today's world of growing digital interconnectivity, data privacy has become a primary concern for individuals and businesses alike. As blockchain technology continues to...
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Unlocking the Power of Privacy: Oasis Blockchain Introduces the Privacy Layer...

Maria Irene The Oasis blockchain has recently introduced a groundbreaking privacy solution called the Oasis Privacy Layer, which is powered by Sapphire. This revolutionary innovation...
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Web 3 and Blockchain: The Essential Technologies to Counterbalance AI’s Centralizing...

Maria Irene In an increasingly AI-dominated world, blockchain technology and Web 3.0 are poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the potential threats posed...
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The Great Deflation: How Emerging Technologies are Reshaping Industries and Reducing...

Maria Irene Introduction: The rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing has led to concerns about the impact...
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The Generative AI Breakthrough Reshaping 3D and VFX: Midjourney v5 Unlocks...

Maria Irene Generative AI has taken a giant leap forward with the release of Midjourney v5, an achievement in photorealism that the computer graphics industry...
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The Age of AI Has Begun: Bill Gates Shares His Vision...

Maria Irene In a recent 7-page letter, Bill Gates outlined his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on various...