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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Reassessing Satoshi: Hal Finney’s Bitcoin Origin in Question

The identity of Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been the subject of endless speculation and conspiracy theories. One prevailing hypothesis was that Hal...
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When the Housing Market Sneezes, the Economy Catches a Cold

Maria Irene In recent times, the housing market has found itself at the intersection of converging financial forces. On one hand, we have the yield...
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Balaji S. Srinivasan’s Take on GIFT City: A Defining Moment for...

American entrepreneur and former CTO of Coinbase Balaji S. Srinivasan recently plugged India's GIFT )Gujarat International Finance Tec) City in a broader discourse on...
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Thorchain’s New Lending Feature Fires Up the DeFi Space

In the world of DeFi, few projects manage to create a buzz as resonant as Thorchain has in its first three days since launching...
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WAX’s Blockchain Brawlers: A Game-Changing Grapple

Maria Irene WAX (Worldwide Asset eXchange) has thrown its hat into the gaming ring with the launch of Blockchain Brawlers. The wrestling-themed NFT game, announced...
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Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Decentralised Social Media: Insights from a Farcaster...

During a recent AMA session on the Farcaster platform, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin offered a nuanced perspective on the future of decentralised social media,...