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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Plug Wallet: Simplifying Crypto Navigation on the Internet Computer Platform

Have you ever pondered the seamless integration of Web3 technology into our daily digital interactions? The Plug wallet, developed for the Internet Computer (ICP)...
Maria Irene

Ordinals: Unleashing a Billion-Dollar Revolution in Bitcoin’s Legacy

A seismic shift in the digital currency arena has unfolded with the advent of Ordinals, a protocol that's redefining Bitcoin's legacy. Launched in January...
Maria Irene

Digital Finance’s New Frontier: Valour’s Groundbreaking ICP Token ETP

Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is charting new territory in the world of digital finance with its latest offering: a physical backed...
Maria Irene

Tech Innovators Unveiled: Honoring the Visionaries of This Week’s Developer Grantees

The landscape of technological innovation is constantly evolving, and this week, we shine a light on a new cohort of Developer Grantees. Their projects...
Maria Irene

AI Jobs Revolution: Unraveling the Paradox of Efficiency and Creativity

In an era dominated by the "AI or else" mantra, the impact of technological advancements unfolds in unexpected ways. The surge in AI implementation...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Overtakes Berkshire: A Tale of Disruption and Tradition in Finance

The financial world has recently witnessed a momentous event: Bitcoin, a digital currency once casually dismissed by investment mogul Warren Buffett as "rat poison,"...