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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Solana Co-Founder to FTX: ‘Don’t SOL Us Short! Return the Tokens!’

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recently chimed into the X chatter surrounding the uncertain fate of collapsed crypto exchange FTX's substantial Solana (SOL) holdings. As...
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PancakeSwap Flips the Script: Stacks Syrupy-Sweet Offers on Base’s New Ethereum...

The decentralized finance (DeFi) world moves at the pace of new code commits, and the latest news from PancakeSwap proves it. In a game-changing...
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Ethereum Staking Services Embrace 22% Limit to Uphold Decentralization

In a strategic move to maintain the decentralization of the Ethereum network, several prominent Ethereum staking service providers have rallied behind a self-imposed limit...
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Tap, Tap, Hooray! Tap Exchange Springs to Life, Offering Thirsty Traders...

The rhythm of innovation in the Ordinals world never skips a beat, and Tap Exchange is the latest player to add its melody to...
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Avalanche Ecosystem Heats Up with a Blizzard of Breakthroughs: From DeFi...

Maria Irene Avalanche, the decentralized smart contracts platform, is hitting the ground running with a host of new developments, partnerships, and event engagements. From breaking...
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Riding the Oil Coaster: Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia and How a...

As the final clouds of Hurricane Idalia move offshore, the world watches and waits. The storm, which roared ashore in Florida's Big Bend as...