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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Dash: Unique Two-Tier Network Architecture 

Maria Irene Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. As more and more people become aware of the...
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The Future City: Redefining Human Settlements with AI and Blockchain

Maria Irene As the world population continues to grow, the way we manage our resources and settlements needs to evolve to keep up. With the...
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach

Maria Irene Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig is a comprehensive textbook that provides an excellent introduction to the field...
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The Great Tech Layoff Wave: A Harbinger of Economic Challenges in...

Maria Irene In the past year, the technology sector has seen an unprecedented wave of layoffs, with more than 300,000 employees losing their jobs since...
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From Real Estate to Bitcoin: Why Investors are Making the Shift...

Jeremy Garcia In recent years, the investment landscape has been transforming, with an increasing number of investors turning to Bitcoin as a preferred investment option...
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Building Wealth with Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy

Maria Irene Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help you build a diversified portfolio while managing risk. With this strategy, you invest...