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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Amazon Partners with Immutable to Simplify Launch of Crypto Games

Crypto firm Immutable has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize infrastructure solutions for the crypto gaming industry. The collaboration, announced on...
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A Sats-Fueled Ride: UniSat’s brc20-swap Mainnet Launch to Break New Ground...

The brc20-swap module by UniSat, a project that's been percolating excitement in the cryptocurrency community, is gearing up for a mainnet launch. The dates...
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Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.5K Amidst Middle East Tensions; Crypto Bulls Face...

The persistent conflict in the Middle East has cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin hovering just above the crucial $27,500 support...
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Wirex Ditches the Training Wheels: CryptoCredit Bridge Defies the Bear Market...

In an industry where bear markets often signal retrenchment and cautious maneuvering, Wirex has been an outlier. Bucking the trend, the company has introduced...
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Cryptocurrency Community Raises Concerns Over $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Sale Linked...

In a surprising turn of events, a CrypToadz NFT, designated as #4030, has been sold for a staggering $1.6 million in Ethereum on the...
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Star Atlas’ Cosmic Metrics Leave Us Starstruck: Here’s Why You Should...

In the fast-paced world of blockchain technology, it's not easy to stand out, especially when the space is as crowded as a galaxy full...