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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Bitcoin Surpasses Rupee, Secures 13th Spot in Global Currency Rankings

Bitcoin has achieved a remarkable milestone, positioning itself as the 13th most valuable currency in the world. This feat propels the digital currency ahead...
Maria Irene

China Bets on Blockchain: NFT and dApp Development Flourish Despite Crypto...

Amidst the global cacophony of regulatory measures on cryptocurrency, China has emerged with a contrarian stance that diverges from its stringent crypto trading ban....
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Solana Eclipses Ethereum in NFT Arena: A New Era Dawns

As the digital ledger technology evolves, two notable players, Solana and Bitcoin, have recently outshone Ethereum, traditionally the frontrunner in the non-fungible token (NFT)...
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Embrace the Holiday Spirit with PIV Cards: Revolutionizing Christmas Shopping with...

As the festive season approaches, the PIVX community's most interesting feature introduced in October can be an innovative way to revolutionize holiday shopping: PIV...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Strategic Leap: Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Digital Frontiers

ICP has stepped into the spotlight by addressing a ubiquitous concern faced by companies—cybersecurity threats leading to ransom attacks. The notorious incident with the...
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Apple’s Clever Move: AI Breakthrough for iPhone

Apple has quietly unveiled a technique, detailed in a recent research paper, showcasing the company's progress in making advanced AI compatible with iPhones. This...