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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From Pennies to Pounds: The Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Medieval...

Unraveling the intricate threads of medieval currency and the transformative journey to modern money   Maria Irene In the kaleidoscope of history, the story of money is...
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Solana vs. SEC: A Blockchain Brawl for the Ages

Maria Irene In the age of blockchain ascendance, a cloud of regulatory uncertainty looms. Leading the charge against the oncoming storm is Solana, a high-performance...
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Bye Bye Big Government: Embracing the Libertarian Phoenix for a Tech-Enriched...

Maria Irene In a world where technology has started to outpace the traditional structures of governance, a burgeoning school of thought has gained traction: Libertarianism....
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Vitalik Buterin, the ‘Crypto Crusader’: Pledging a Digital Fortune to Real-World...

Maria Irene Vitalik Buterin, the prodigious mind behind Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has long been recognized not only for his technical...
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A Tide of Dollars: How Global Liquidity is Reshaping India’s Economic...

Global liquidity is a term that has become ubiquitous among financial professionals, economists, and policy makers. But what does it actually mean and why...
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Liquidity Lanes: Navigating the Global Financial Highway

Maria Irene In the realm of financial literature, few books manage to strike a balance between academic rigor and practical insights. "Global Liquidity, Spillovers to...