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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Crypto Power Play: Unraveling Coinbase’s Surprising Surge, Vanguard’s Bitcoin Bet

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving crypto landscape, two stories have taken center stage, entangling financial giants, regulators, and leading crypto exchanges in...
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Powering the Future: Sovereign Wealth Funds Spark the Energy Transition

In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, sovereign wealth funds are stepping up to finance the future, accelerating the energy transition. The...
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Unaffordable Shoeboxes and Teetering Castles: The Dark Side of Australia’s Rental...

Maria Irene As the old idiom goes, "No one promised that life would be fair." Still, for many Australians seeking shelter from the elements, the...
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Bitcoin NFTs Regain Spotlight as Ordinals Surpass 3.5M Inscriptions

Bitcoin Ordinals Gain Momentum Following BRC-69 Standard Launch Bitcoin Ordinals, an innovative method of generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain through the process...
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Arkham: Unmasking the Crypto World with AI-Powered Blockchain Analytics

In an era where digital currencies are continuously evolving and redefining the financial sphere, Arkham is setting a new standard for transparency and accountability...
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Unveiling the Crypto-Batcave: Binance Launchpad Presents Arkham (ARKM) Token Sale

While the era of traditional banking becomes a speck in the rear-view mirror, Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency platforms, advances us into...