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 prepares ICP cloud engines for AI-powered enterprise applications

DFINITY is preparing to roll out ICP cloud engines, a new development on the Internet Computer designed to support AI-powered applications and enterprise software,...

Internet Computer applies for .icp top-level domain in 2026 round

The Internet Computer’s application for the .icp top-level domain has passed an initial review by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)...

Caffeine Studio adds domain registration and built-in tools for app creators

Caffeine Studio is offering app creators a range of built-in tools, including domain registration, email, analytics and publishing options, as it aims to simplify...

AI services could account for 8.8% of US GDP by 2032

Artificial intelligence services could account for 8.8 per cent of US gross domestic product by 2032, according to projections estimating how much businesses and...
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Coinbase Lights Up: Brian Armstrong Gives Nod to Lightning Network After...

Coinbase is often hailed as the gateway to the cryptocurrency universe for millions of users. So when its CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase...
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PayPal Co-Founder David Marcus Asserts: People Won’t Use Bitcoin To Buy...

In a recent interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, David Marcus, co-founder of PayPal and current CEO of Lightspark, shared his view on Bitcoin's role...
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“Goodbye, Front-Runners! How Private RPC Levels the Trading Arena and Boosts...

In a world where fast-fingered traders often tip the balance in cryptocurrency markets, a unique service aims to revolutionize the way transactions are made,...
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Sipping on Brent Johnson’s Dollar Milkshake: A Tale of Prophecy, Terrifying...

It's one thing to make bold economic predictions, and another to see them materialize. Brent Johnson, the founder of Santiago Capital and the oracle...
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ShapeShift’s Multichain Snap Revolutionizes MetaMask and the World of Crypto Wallets!

In a display of crypto innovation, ShapeShift DAO and the MetaMask Snaps launch have ushered in a transformation in the world of crypto wallets...
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Zilliqa’s Staked Seed Nodes: A Game Changer for Network Accessibility and...

The Zilliqa network, known for its secure and high-throughput blockchain platform, is taking a significant step forward with the introduction of Staked Seed Nodes...