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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From Bitcoin Billionaires to Crypto Newbies: Who’s Really Cashing in on...

Despite the current crypto bear market, it appears some are not just surviving but thriving. A recent study by Henley & Partners, a global...
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Google Says ‘Game On’ to NFTs But Gives a ‘Game Over’...

In a policy shift, Google has rolled out new advertising rules that open doors for blockchain-based video games featuring Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The Silicon...
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W-Pay: The Future of Paying Just Got ZK-Powered!

Wirex, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency payment industry, is about to introduce its next game-changer: W-Pay, an application-specific blockchain or App Chain built on...
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Apple’s Entry: The Catalyst for the Next Bitcoin Bull Market?

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with excitement as tech juggernaut Apple Inc. takes its first substantial steps into the world of digital currencies, potentially...
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Coinbase’s Layer-2 Network “Base” Faces First Major Outage, Highlighting Challenges of...

Block production on Base abruptly halted for 43 minutes as developers rushed to implement a fix. September 6, 2023 - Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, known...
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MetaMask Unlocks the Cash-Out Vault: Now Sell Your ETH without Breaking...

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum-based wallet, has just rolled out a feature that is sure to make the lives of cryptocurrency enthusiasts a tad easier....