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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Ethereum Classic’s Fifth Era Approaches: The Implications of the Upcoming Fifthening...

Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space since its inception in 2015. The network's unique monetary policy is designed...
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Options Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide for Aspiring Options Traders

Maria Irene Options trading has always been a complex and intimidating subject for many people, but Guy Cohen's book "Options Made Easy" sets out to...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Options Trading for Young Minds

Maria Irene Options trading might sound like a complex and intimidating concept, but fear not, young curious minds! In this article, we'll simplify the world...
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Generative AI: A Path to Unprecedented Creativity or a Dangerous Illusion?

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread that has garnered widespread attention, an AI expert has shared their thoughts on the potential impact of generative...
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Exploring the Silk Road: Four Essential Books Unveiling the Dark Web’s...

Maria Irene In today's interconnected world, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. But beneath the surface of the mainstream internet...
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Silk Road’s Dark Past Resurfaces: US Btc Sale Sheds Light on...

Maria Irene In the wake of the U.S. government's recent sale of nearly 9,861.17 bitcoin (BTC) for almost $216 million, the notorious Silk Road darknet...