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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AI Revolutionizing Cold Emails: Shopify Owners Receive Personalized App Pitches

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread, Spencer Scott (@AKASpencerScott), an entrepreneur who has bootstrapped two SaaS companies, shared the remarkable story of how artificial...
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Global Housing Market Correction Underway; US Proves Resilient Amidst Declines

Maria Irene The world is currently experiencing a housing market correction, according to Goldman Sachs economists, with the United States faring the best among major...
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Emerging Markets Attract Tech Talent, Posing a Brain Drain Threat to...

Maria Irene As the world stands on the cusp of a new era marked by rapid technological advancement and globalization, developed nations are confronted with...
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Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness

Maria Irene In "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind," author Annaka Harris tackles the intriguing and complex subject of consciousness,...
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Short Sellers Rake in Over $100 Million on Deutsche Bank Stock,...

Maria Irene In recent weeks, short sellers have made substantial gains, with over $100 million in paper profits, by betting against Deutsche Bank stock, according...
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Jack Dorsey’s net worth takes a hit as Block Inc. faces...

Maria Irene The co-founder of Block Inc., Jack Dorsey, saw his net worth drop by $526 million in a single day following allegations of widespread...