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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Working with Sam Bankman-Fried: Aditya Baradwaj’s Tumultuous Journey Inside Alameda Research

In a fascinating thread on X on 23 August, Aditya Baradwaj, a former engineer at Alameda Research, has unveiled his personal experiences and a...
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Shop ‘Til You Drop, Pay with Solana: Solana Pay Sprints into...

In an exciting move that marks a significant step towards the future of ecommerce, Solana Pay has integrated with Shopify, allowing millions of entrepreneurs...
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Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses...

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase, has found itself at the...
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Debunking the $12k Bitcoin Myth: Unveiling the Reasons Behind Bullish Potential

Amidst the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, whispers of Bitcoin plummeting to $12,000 have reverberated across forums and news outlets. However, a closer examination of...
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BlackRock’s Stake in Bitcoin’s Pre-ETF Price Crash: Unraveling the Complexities

When Bitcoin's price plunges, a web of theories emerges, from government influence to exchange manipulation. Amid this flurry of speculation, questions arise about BlackRock's...
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Binance Faces Communication Challenges Amidst Regulatory Turmoil

In a recent series of missteps, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The...