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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No Strings Attached: THORChain’s New Lending Initiative Breaks the Chains!

THORChain, a decentralized liquidity network, is ushering in a new era of finance by introducing a ground-breaking lending program. With an emphasis on simplicity,...
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Clacking Away to Infinity: How a Typewriter Artist and DRiP’s 25...

Maria Irene If you thought the NFT world is in a bear market, guess what, you've got news. Check out all the chatter on Solana...
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Peso’s Plunge and Bitcoin’s Boom: Argentina’s Dance with Dollars, Debt, and...

Maria Irene In a stunning turn of events, Argentina's central bank hiked the benchmark interest rate to 118% from 97%, followed by a shock devaluation...
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Coinbase Connects with Canada: A New Frontier in Crypto Expansion

Coinbase, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its official entry into the Canadian market. This move signifies a pivotal moment in the international expansion...
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SHIB continues bullish surge flipping Trx briefly

By Maria Irene In a remarkable display of consecutive bullish momentum, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has once again ascended to claim the #1 Altrank position, marking...
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World can’t dedollarize without deleveraging: Brent Johnson

A Dollar Smoothie with a Twist: How the World's Reserve Currency Keeps Sucking Up Strength! The Dollar Milkshake theory, first put forward by Brent Johnson,...