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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Swiss healthcare data emerges as potential use case for ICP cloud infrastructure

Swiss healthcare providers are being identified as a potential use case for decentralised cloud infrastructure, as hospitals face strict requirements around the handling of...

ICPay Launches Discounted On-Chain Storage With ICBucket

ICPay has launched ICBucket, an on-chain storage service on the Internet Computer, with promotional pricing, a revised user interface and changes to its underlying...

UNDP Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure Pilot to Five More Countries

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is expanding a pilot programme designed to help governments develop AI-powered applications without relying entirely on major US-based...

NEAR and ICP Join Forces in NearLaunch Website Deployment Experiment

A new NearLaunch experiment is showing how NEAR and the Internet Computer Protocol can be used together to simplify the process of deploying websites...
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Driving into the Future: How Toyota’s EV Surge is Shifting Oil...

Maria Irene From disruptive technologies to evolving consumer trends, the automotive industry is navigating through a transformative period. Amidst this revolution, the rapid rise of...
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Goal for Empowerment: FC Barcelona and World of Women Kick Off...

The worlds of football and blockchain technology are colliding in a spectacular fashion, as FC Barcelona, one of the most globally recognized and revered...
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Whirlwind Romance with the Cosmos: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Maria Irene Reading Carlo Rovelli's "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" is like stepping onto a cosmic roller coaster, with twists and turns that are as...
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An Aus-some Adventure: Unpacking the Intricacies of Australia’s Mortgage Market

Maria Irene Australia's mortgage market is as diverse and fascinating as the continent itself, pulsing with the rhythm of economic trends and policies. Recently, this...
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Central Banks Play Symphony of Rate Hikes: A Harmonious Attempt to...

A wave of interest rate hikes is sweeping across the globe, reverberating from the halls of central banks, as they take determined steps to...
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There’s a New ‘BOSS’ in Bitcoin Town, and It’s Smart as...

In an era where technological advancements are as routine as breakfast, yet another wave is set to shake the Bitcoin ecosystem. This time, the...