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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OhShii Labs rolls out holder analytics tools with early Atlas and...

OhShii Labs has introduced a new set of analytics features for the Internet Computer, offering users a clearer view of token distribution and wallet...
Maria Irene

Mission70 clears key vote as Internet Computer targets lower inflation by...

The Internet Computer’s governance system has approved Proposal 140888, backing the Mission70 plan that aims to reduce ICP inflation by at least 70 per...
Maria Irene

Musk unveils Tesla and SpaceX chip plant plan in Texas

Elon Musk has announced plans for a joint semiconductor manufacturing facility involving Tesla and SpaceX, signalling a deeper push into chip production as demand...
Maria Irene

ICP Index dashboard goes live with on-chain analytics and trading tools

A new dashboard focused on the Internet Computer ecosystem has gone live, offering users a way to track tokens, network activity and market sentiment...
Maria Irene

DFINITY launches ICP Skills to support AI development on Internet Computer

DFINITY has introduced a new resource called ICP Skills, aimed at improving how artificial intelligence systems interact with the Internet Computer Protocol. The release...
Maria Irene

Cerebro dashboard brings real-time flight and satellite data into one view

A developer from the Caffeine team has created a new dashboard called Cerebro, bringing together flight paths, satellite activity and live data streams within...