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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The Great Deflation: How Emerging Technologies are Reshaping Industries and Reducing...

Maria Irene Introduction: The rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing has led to concerns about the impact...
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The Generative AI Breakthrough Reshaping 3D and VFX: Midjourney v5 Unlocks...

Maria Irene Generative AI has taken a giant leap forward with the release of Midjourney v5, an achievement in photorealism that the computer graphics industry...
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The Age of AI Has Begun: Bill Gates Shares His Vision...

Maria Irene In a recent 7-page letter, Bill Gates outlined his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on various...
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Ignoring the Red Flags: How the Fed’s Focus on Inflation May...

Maria Irene The Federal Reserve, often referred to as the Fed, plays a crucial role in managing the US economy. Lance Roberts, a financial expert,...
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Raoul Pal Reveals Unsettling Debt Cycle Patterns and the Reliance on...

Maria Irene In a recent and thought-provoking Twitter thread, Real Vision co-founder and Global Macro Investor (GMI) author Raoul Pal dissected the macro economy and...
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Embrace the Dark Side of Trading: A Deep Dive into Short-Selling...

Maria Irene In the world of finance, few strategies evoke as much controversy as short-selling. Often vilified for its perceived role in market crashes, short-selling...