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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Maria Irene

Kerala To Host Pioneering Graviton Crypto Carnival

A landmark moment is in the making in Thrikkakara, Kerala. The Graviton Blockchain Yatra, scheduled for December 16, 2023, is poised to be a...
Maria Irene

El Salvador’s ‘Volcano Bonds’ Ready to Erupt: Cryptocurrency Heatwave Coming in...

El Salvador is set to make waves in the financial arena with the imminent launch of its much-anticipated Bitcoin bonds, aptly named "Volcano Bonds."...
Maria Irene

Indian Province Manipur Embraces Blockchain: Secure Certificate Storage on ICP

The digital transformation in education has taken a remarkable step forward in Manipur, India. The DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss non-profit research organization, has teamed...
Maria Irene

MELD To Unveils Staking on Mainnet Next Week

The much-anticipated launch of staking services on MELD is just around the corner. This development is a significant milestone, as MELD prepares to bring...
Maria Irene

A New Chapter in Migration and Housing: Australia’s Balancing Act

Australia is currently facing a critical juncture in its socio-economic narrative, particularly in terms of migration and housing policies. The Albanese government's latest migration...
Maria Irene

Chilling Move: Tether Freezes Tokens in the Face of Sanctions, Unveiling...

Tether, the company synonymous with the world's largest stablecoin, made headlines with its recent announcement of freezing tokens held in wallets associated with individuals...