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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Block Unlocks the Beta for Bitkey: A Bitcoin Wallet Dance with...

Block, a prominent player in the payments industry previously christened as Square, has recently revealed an exciting development for the Bitcoin community by opening...
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Starboy Meets Satoshi: The Weeknd and Binance Open New ‘Metaverse Dimension

In a distinctive blend of pop culture and technology, Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, and The Weeknd, the acclaimed pop artist, have unveiled their...
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Etching Reality in Pixels: The Bitoshi Standard Defines the Golden Bricks...

A recent debate within the Bitstamp community delves into the merits and risks of inscribing onto Bitcoin blocks. The Bitoshi Standard clarifies the path...
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Exodus Crypto Wallet: A Geek-free Gateway to Crypto Galore

Exodus, a leading cryptocurrency wallet, was established in 2015 by JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli. Richardson, a notable programmer in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency...
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Cash Exodus: Banks Experience a Record-breaking $86.6BN Departure

Banks across the US are reeling from a staggering $86.6 billion unadjusted drop in deposits, marking the most significant withdrawal of funds since March...
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Bitmap: A New Frontier in the Bitcoin Metaverse

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is Bitmap, an open-source standard that allows anyone to inscribe ownership...