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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OpenAI’s Symphony in A-I Major: An Encore with Altman

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman lit up the stage in a fireside chat hosted by Elevate, a Canadian non-profit building and uniting global innovators. As...
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Bitcoins, Frogs, and Ordinals: Michael Saylor’s Audacious Blockchain Ballet

It was in the technicolor spotlight of Miami's Bitcoin 2023 conference that MicroStrategy's co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, unfurled his enthusiasm for a...
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Decentralization Duel: The Battle Over BRC20 Indexing

Maria Irene In the constantly shifting terrain of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a 'storm' is beginning to gather momentum. The storm finds its genesis in...
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Bitcoin’s Name Game: The .sats Domains Surge, Reshaping Digital Identity

In the dynamic world of digital economy, Bitcoin's .sats domain names are creating quite the buzz. On a crisp Sunday morning, the sale of...
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Jacob Steeves on Democratizing AI with Bitcoin: A Deep Dive into...

The world of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies can feel like a maze of jargon and obscure concepts, particularly to those outside the inner circles...
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Bitcoin, the Irresistible Old Flame of Developers: Rena Shah

In the cutting-edge landscape of cryptocurrency, Rena Shah is a luminary. Shah, the founder of Trust Machines, is a staunch advocate for the untapped...