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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DFINITY continues WebAssembly partnership with Carnegie Mellon research centre

The DFINITY Foundation is continuing its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s WebAssembly Research Center, extending a relationship focused on the development and research of...

Caffeine AI lets users choose the model behind their app builds

Caffeine AI has introduced a new option allowing users to choose which AI model builds their applications, giving them greater control over how they...

Dominic Williams points to ICP as AI agents move towards machine-native payments

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has pointed to the Internet Computer as an example of infrastructure that could allow AI agents to use digital payment...

12,508 ICP deposited on Liquidium in a single transaction

A single deposit of 12,508 ICP has been reported on Liquidium, highlighting one way ICP holders can access liquidity without immediately selling their tokens. The...
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The Great American Savings Dilemma: A History of Plummeting Savings Rates...

Maria Irene The United States has seen a concerning trend in personal savings rates in recent years, with 2022 recording a low of 3.7% -...
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Tech Titans Grapple with Massive Layoffs Amid Economic Slowdown

In a surprising turn of events, 2023 has seen an unprecedented number of layoffs across major tech companies, with Amazon leading the pack by...
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Navigating the Whirlwind of Financial Manias

In "Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles," authors William Quinn and John D. Turner masterfully present a comprehensive account of the...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis: A Tipping Point Amid a Perfect Storm of...

Maria Irene Australia is grappling with an escalating rental crisis as the nation faces a shortage of more than 100,000 homes over the next five...
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Friedrich Hayek: The Ideas and Influence of the Libertarian Economist

Maria Irene Friedrich Hayek was one of the most influential economists and social thinkers of the 20th century. His ideas on individual freedom, limited government,...
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The Rising Tide of U.S. Debt: Is the Dollar Under Siege?

Maria Irene The United States, once the paragon of economic stability and growth, now finds itself grappling with a staggering debt crisis. Over the past...