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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Machines, Money, and Mayhem: How AI Might Tame the Wild West...

In the kaleidoscopic world of digital currencies, where the borders of regulation are as nebulous as a foggy morning, a beacon of hope emerges...
Maria Irene

Decentralization on Steroids: How BRC20 Tokens Are Piggybacking on Bitcoin for...

In the cryptosphere, where innovation whizzes past at the speed of light, BRC20 tokens are proving to be the next big thing. Backed by...
Maria Irene

Squeezing Cryptos Through the Howey Squeeze: A Look at the SEC’s...

When you think of a test, you might picture a school exam with multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and perhaps a dreaded essay section. But...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Security Status: A Slippery Slope or a Clear-Cut Case?

When it comes to the classification of Ethereum (ETH) as a security, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has walked a tightrope. Despite...
Maria Irene

Chrono-Whirlpool: Wading Through the Tides of Time with Carlo Rovelli’s Pen

Order of Time is a literary and scientific masterstroke that delicately weaves the tapestry of time, forcing readers to re-evaluate their perception of a...
Maria Irene

Swords, Shields and Shillings: Le Goff Takes You Back in Time!

In this age of cryptocurrency and digital wallets, the idea of clutching a silver coin might seem like a vestige of a distant past....