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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Toshipad and the Dawn of a New Era: The Council’s Grand...

Maria Irene In an unexpected unveiling, the masked monks known as 'The Council', a group of anonymous Bitcoin Ordinals advocates, recently shared their ambitious roadmap...
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Driving into the Future: How Toyota’s EV Surge is Shifting Oil...

Maria Irene From disruptive technologies to evolving consumer trends, the automotive industry is navigating through a transformative period. Amidst this revolution, the rapid rise of...
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Goal for Empowerment: FC Barcelona and World of Women Kick Off...

The worlds of football and blockchain technology are colliding in a spectacular fashion, as FC Barcelona, one of the most globally recognized and revered...
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Whirlwind Romance with the Cosmos: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Maria Irene Reading Carlo Rovelli's "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" is like stepping onto a cosmic roller coaster, with twists and turns that are as...
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An Aus-some Adventure: Unpacking the Intricacies of Australia’s Mortgage Market

Maria Irene Australia's mortgage market is as diverse and fascinating as the continent itself, pulsing with the rhythm of economic trends and policies. Recently, this...
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Central Banks Play Symphony of Rate Hikes: A Harmonious Attempt to...

A wave of interest rate hikes is sweeping across the globe, reverberating from the halls of central banks, as they take determined steps to...