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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San Francisco’s Crumbling Foundations: When The Tech Titans Can’t Keep House...

San Francisco, the Mecca of tech innovation and startup dreams, is facing a surprising twist in its typically red-hot housing market. Imagine paying 27%...
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Evaluating the Asset Spectrum: A Dive into Sol Bull Pal’s Market...

In a recent post on X, macro expert and Solana enthusiast Raoul Pal brought attention to the varying Year-To-Date (YTD) returns across different asset...
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Bitcoin Price Surge Triggers $114 Million in Shorts Liquidation

Bitcoin experienced a second rally today, catapulting its price to over $34,000, marking a record high for 2023 and stirring excitement in the crypto...
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The Unearthly Power of Bitcoin’s ‘God Candle’: How ETF Rumour...

Maria Irene If you've been anywhere near Crypto Twitter lately or have dabbled in Bitcoin trading, there's a good chance you've come across the mystifying...
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Adieu Wallet Wars! EIP-6963 Waves the Magic Wand for Your Web3...

Goodbye, squabbles over browser extension wallets and hello, seamless user experience. With the approval of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 6963, the crypto community is...
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The Next Frontier in DeFi Safety: How illumineX and Oasis Take...

Decentralised finance (DeFi) has grown by leaps and bounds, but as it expands, it also grapples with a variety of challenges. One of the...