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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EndeavourXR CEO Urges Crypto Industry to Focus on Building Inclusive Blockchain...

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph at the Lisbon Web Summit, Amy Peck, CEO of tech-focused consulting firm EndeavourXR, emphasized the importance of the...
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Gas Fees on Ethereum Layer-2 Polygon Skyrocket Over 1,000% Amidst Frenzy...

In a surprising turn of events, gas fees on the Ethereum layer-2 solution Polygon experienced an astonishing surge of more than 1,000%, reaching a...
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CoinList’s Crypto Carousel: Spinning New Fortunes in Web3

The surge of Solana ($SOL) – a staggering 1180x increase from its initial coin offering (ICO) price during the last bull market – stands...
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Rethinking Economics: A Deep Dive into the Austrian School’s Methodology

In the world of economic theory, few works challenge the conventional wisdom as boldly as Hans-Hermann Hoppe's "Economic Science and the Austrian Method". This...
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Binance Expands Trading Horizons with PIVX/USDT Pair: A New Chapter in...

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of a PIVX/USDT trading pair. This development, set to launch at 8...
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New York Tightens Cryptocurrency Listing Rules to Safeguard Investors

In a move to enhance investor protection, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has rolled out stricter guidelines for cryptocurrency listing...