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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Tech Titans Grapple with Massive Layoffs Amid Economic Slowdown

In a surprising turn of events, 2023 has seen an unprecedented number of layoffs across major tech companies, with Amazon leading the pack by...
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Navigating the Whirlwind of Financial Manias

In "Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles," authors William Quinn and John D. Turner masterfully present a comprehensive account of the...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis: A Tipping Point Amid a Perfect Storm of...

Maria Irene Australia is grappling with an escalating rental crisis as the nation faces a shortage of more than 100,000 homes over the next five...
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Friedrich Hayek: The Ideas and Influence of the Libertarian Economist

Maria Irene Friedrich Hayek was one of the most influential economists and social thinkers of the 20th century. His ideas on individual freedom, limited government,...
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The Rising Tide of U.S. Debt: Is the Dollar Under Siege?

Maria Irene The United States, once the paragon of economic stability and growth, now finds itself grappling with a staggering debt crisis. Over the past...
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Global Events Threaten US Dollar Dominance, Sparking Fears of Coordinated Attack

In recent weeks, a series of global events have challenged the hegemony of the US dollar, leading to speculation about a coordinated attack against...