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

Bonk Bounces to the Bark Side: Solana’s Dog-Meme Coin Takes a...

Solana's canine-themed memecoin, Bonk (BONK), has wagged its way to the third spot among memecoins, outpacing Pepe in market capitalization on December 8. With an...
Maria Irene

MELDapp Revamps: New Era Crypto Tools Unveiled

In the latest edition of their Development Diaries, MELDapp shares a detailed insight into the recent enhancements and processes shaping their application. With a...
Maria Irene

ICP Ledger’s Rosetta API Integration in 2024: A Milestone for ICRC-1...

The Internet Computer ecosystem is on the cusp of a transformative phase with the anticipated integration of the Rosetta API for ICRC-1 tokens, scheduled...
Maria Irene

PIVX Unleashes New Era of P2P Transactions with Binance Integration

PIVX, a dynamic force in the privacy sector, has continued to make headlines following a bustling November, which saw a spike in prices and...
Maria Irene

Kamino Finance’s DeFi Spectacle: Pointing the Way to Solana’s Secret Airdrop...

Solana's DeFi scene is booming, and the star player? Kamino Finance, the speedster of protocols. Their latest move? A mysterious points program, teasing a...
Maria Irene

Bit-ting the Competition: Hive Digital’s Rigorous Dance with Bitmain Rigs Pays...

Bitcoin miner Hive Digital Technologies is reaping the rewards of its strategic move to acquire a fleet of Bitmain mining rigs in the aftermath...