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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ENS Gears Up for Layer 2: Ethereum’s Naming Service is Scaling...

In an exciting development for the Ethereum ecosystem, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced it is preparing for a Layer 2 expansion. This...
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Vodafone Dials Up Cardano for its NFT Venture: ADA Takes a...

In a significant vote of confidence for the Cardano network, Vodafone Germany has announced it is using Cardano's native token, ADA, for its Non-Fungible...
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Litecoin Takes the Loonie Leap: Canada Greenlights Unlimited LTC Trading

As cryptocurrency continues to expand its footprint globally, Canada is setting the pace in the North American region. The country's regulators have given the...
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The Dialectic of Digital: An Elon Musk Tweet and the Material...

Maria Irene In the relentless march of historical materialism, we find ourselves at the intersection of technology and capital, where the forces of production have...
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Through the Vaynerchuk Glass: A Kafkaesque Dive into the Future of...

Maria Irene In a world as varied and diverse as ours, the realm of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) appears as a new species of insect, much...
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Louis Vuitton’s High-Fashion Hideaway: A $42,000 NFT Trunk for the Chic...

Maria Irene In a world where cryptocurrencies are as commonplace as cash and credit, Louis Vuitton is taking a step further, merging the realms of...