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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Maria Irene

Transforming Business and National Cybersecurity with Bitcoin: Michael Saylor Shares MicroStrategy’s...

A recent interview with Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and founder of MicroStrategy, has revealed the company's strategic use of Bitcoin and its potential...
Maria Irene

A Deep Dive into BRC20 Tokens: From Ord Already to SATs...

In the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a multitude of tokens from various protocols vie for the attention of investors. Amid...
Maria Irene

Existential Physics: Sabine Hossenfelder’s Deep Dive into Life’s Biggest Questions

In her latest book, "Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions," theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder turns her attention to the deepest and...
Maria Irene

Real Vision Strikes Back Against Misinformation, Teases Ambitious “Real Vision 2.0”...

Real Vision, a financial media platform known for its unique position at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology, has decided to break its...
Maria Irene

China’s Unsustainable Growth Model: Challenges Ahead in Balancing Investment, Consumption, and...

China's investment-driven economic growth model, as explained by Professor Michael Pettis of Peking University, has been successful in generating high levels of investment. However,...
Maria Irene

Geoffrey Hinton Urges US-China Collaboration to Avert AI Existential Threat

In a recent YouTube video titled "Possible End of Humanity from AI?", Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of deep learning, delved into the potential risks...