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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Shipping Costs for US Crude Surge as Tanker Rates Spike

The cost of transporting crude oil from the United States to Asia has jumped sharply, placing new strain on global oil supply chains and...
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Menese Protocol Promotes Bridgeless DeFi Trading With Horus Exchange

Decentralised finance developers continue to look for ways to move assets between blockchains without relying on bridges, which have long been criticised as a...
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Caffeine AI Tip Shows How Third Party Libraries Can Speed Up...

Developers experimenting with AI assisted coding tools are finding new ways to build small applications quickly, often by combining prompts with existing open source...
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Testing App Ideas Faster: How Caffeine AI Helps Build a Minimum...

Anyone who has tried building a digital product faces the same question sooner or later. When is it ready to show the world? Launching too...
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Caffeine AI Helps Developers Build Tools for Productivity and Personal Growth

Michael has developed a speed reader for practising speeches and timed presentations using Caffeine AI. The app is designed to help users read faster,...
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DMail Expands Email Platform with Higher Limits and Crypto Payments

Creators and marketers using DMail have a reason to celebrate. The platform has launched its Email Sending Expansion Plan, introducing higher daily sending limits,...