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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Banks Offer High Rates, Investors Say ‘High-Five’ to Stocks and Crypto...

Maria Irene Investing in Stocks and Crypto Persists Despite High Interest Rates: A Global Phenomenon Despite the seemingly high interest rates offered by various banking institutions...
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Bitcoin, Blocks & Bytes: Gamers Unite in the Pixelated Land Rush!

Bitcoin's blockchain technology has seen an array of applications, but none as innovative and engaging as what @OrdzGames has just launched. The gaming platform...
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Binance’s opBNB: A Leap Towards Limitless Transactions!

Binance, a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies, has made a strategic move to address the scalability challenges plaguing the industry. The firm...
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Block #664673: Where Pixel Picks up the Shovel in the Great...

A pioneer in the digital realm, Haste Arcade charts unknown territories in the Metaverse, one Bitcoin Bitmap block at a time Digital landscapes are no...
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Dancing with the Downturn: Australia’s Property Market Learns New Moves

Australia's real estate market, renowned for its resilience, has taken an unexpected waltz with downturns in recent times. CoreLogic, a leading authority on property...
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Bracket Labs Breaks Boundaries: Unveiling Structured DeFi Products for All Seasons!

It is a season of change in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world as Binance Labs, the venture arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,...