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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The Metaverse March: McDonald’s Innovative Entry & Blockamoto’s Bitcoin Vision Amidst...

Maria Irene It seems we are at the dawn of a new era. As the world of crypto faces a bear market, the concept of...
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Echoes of 2006 in US and Australian Housing Markets

Maria Irene As the adage goes, those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. For the real estate markets in Australia and the US,...
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The Ghost of 2006: US Housing Market Teeters on The Edge...

The financial echo of the 2006 housing bubble is a chilling reminder of the potential crisis that could unfold in the US housing market....
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McMetaverse: McDonald’s Digital Dipping into The Sandbox

When the worlds of fast food and digital gaming collide, something truly fascinating happens. McDonald's, the iconic global fast-food giant, has once again demonstrated...
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The Distress Signal: An Unexpected Turn in the Australian Real Estate...

The sprawling suburbs of Melbourne and regional Victoria are now seeing an uptick in distressed property listings, as the potent combination of interest rate...
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From Phase to Phase, Bitoshi Raises the Bitmap Pace!

Maria Irene In a recent announcement on twitter, Bitoshi Blockamoto, the enigmatic founder and leading figure of Bitmaps, has outlined a daring new strategy for...