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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Chainway Labs Secures $2.7M to Pioneer Bitcoin’s Zero-Knowledge Expansion

With a fresh injection of $2.7 million in seed funding, Chainway Labs is setting the stage for a groundbreaking development in the Bitcoin ecosystem...
Maria Irene

ELNA SNS DAO: A New Era in Decentralized Governance Emerges

ELNA SNS DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, is on the verge of its much-anticipated debut. With the acceptance of the proposal, the wheels are...
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Australian Retail Interest in Bitcoin Rises Following US ETF Approval

Australian retail interest in Bitcoin has seen a significant uptick following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States....
Maria Irene

Guardian Gears Up: MetaMask Bolsters Blockchain Security with Real-Time Alerts

The digital frontier is a playground for innovation and a battlefield for security. As users traverse this landscape, they are often met with unseen...
Maria Irene

Ethena’s Bold Bet: Yielding Prosperity through Ether Shorts

Financial innovation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to break new ground, offering intriguing yield generation strategies that diverge from traditional banking and...
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AI and India Lead Conversations in Global Business Circles, 2023 Insights...

Reflecting on the landscape of global business discussions in 2023, the spotlight turned to India and artificial intelligence (AI) as pivotal subjects among companies....