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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Love, Bytes and Algorithms: The Future of Romance in the AI...

There's a new cupid in town, and it's not a chubby cherub with a bow and arrow, but a sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithm named...
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The Fed’s Audacious Hike: Gunning for a 6% Soar Amidst the...

Famed financial analyst and publisher of Gold, Goats 'N Guns, Tom Luongo, has dropped a provocative financial bombshell. In an intriguing reveal, he predicts...
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The Inflation Equation: Deciphering Australia’s Latest CPI Fluctuations

Maria Irene The complexities of the Australian economy have always drawn considerable debate among experts, but the recent fall in Australia's inflation rate - the...
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Oasys Unleashes a Tsunami of Gaming Delights: Japan’s Blockchain Gaming Gets...

Oasys, a trailblazer in the realm of gaming-optimized blockchains, took the center stage in Japan, unveiling significant upgrades to its burgeoning blockchain gaming ecosystem....
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Neon Rave: Ethereum and Solana’s Blockchain Bash on Neon EVM

Neon EVM is stirring up the blockchain space, launching an exciting opportunity for Ethereum developers who want to ride Solana's high-speed blockchain wave. The...
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Hosts Feel the Heat: An Inside Look at the Great Airbnb...

Maria Irene  Picture perfect vacation towns, bustling city centres, serene mountain ranges; Airbnb hosts in America had a lot to offer, yet are now finding...