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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Bitcoin Bulls Roar as Prices Surge above $27k Mark

By Maria Irene As Bitcoin prices pierce through the $27k mark, the bulls in the cryptocurrency space are out in full force, screaming victory. The...
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Balaji Srinivasan Bets $1 Million on Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million in...

Maria Irene Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and angel investor, has made a bold bet on the future of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, he offered...
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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at...

Maria Irene "The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles" by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P. Makarem, and...
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Understanding the Bitcoin Code: What Makes it Special and Unique

Maria Irene Bitcoin is a digital currency that is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in...
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GPT-4 is a nuclear deflationary bomb: Raoul Pal

Maria Irene Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, has called the latest advancements in artificial intelligence a "nuclear deflationary bomb" that will completely transform the...
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Binance Launchpad Lists Space ID: A New Era for Decentralized Identity...

Maria Irene Binance Launchpad has announced its 30th project, Space ID (ID), which promises to usher in a new era for decentralized identity management. The...