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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Polemos and Illuvium Unleash Game-Changing NFT Rental Power

Imagine a future where gamers can effortlessly navigate tough levels with rented in-game items, or test out new games on their wishlist by borrowing...
Maria Irene

Cy[Bord]: The Unfrozen Evolution of Token Standards

CBRC-20, affectionately known as "Cy," emerges as a disruptor in the world of metaprotocol token standards on Bitcoin Ordinals. This novel token standard not...
Maria Irene

BONK’s Wild Ride: Solana’s Meme Coin Soars 21% as Coinbase Lists...

BONK, the leading meme coin on the Solana blockchain, experienced another surge in price following the announcement of its listing on Coinbase. The popular...
Maria Irene

New Accounting Rule Sparks Potential Crypto Adoption Wave Among U.S. Companies

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be on the brink of widespread adoption by U.S.-based companies, thanks to a recent change in accounting rules that...
Maria Irene

IllumineX Set to Launch IDO on 15 December

As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, illumineX has stepped into the limelight with its announcement of the Public Initial DEX Offering (IDO) and...
Maria Irene

Visa Unveils AI Shield Against Token Fraud

Visa, the renowned payments giant, has unveiled its latest innovation, Visa Provisioning Intelligence (VPI), marking a significant advancement in the fight against token fraud....