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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Housing Market Shifts: The End of House Price Inflation and the...

Maria Irene After a prolonged period of skyrocketing housing prices, signs of a potential shift in the market are emerging. A recent tweet by Raoul...
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The Legacy World Clings to Life Amidst the Digital Revolution

Maria Irene As the sun rises each morning and sets each evening, the world seems to take a turn, a slow but deliberate spin toward...
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some...

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines like Google can survive the rise...
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A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...

Maria Irene The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes readers on...
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Polygon (MATIC): Revolutionizing Ethereum’s Scalability for a More Sustainable Future

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, the challenge of scalability and sustainability for popular networks such as Ethereum is...
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KDDI Joins Oasys Blockchain Ecosystem, Exploring Gaming and Entertainment Collaborations

Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has officially joined the Oasys gaming-optimized blockchain network as a validator. The move comes as KDDI continues to expand...