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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Home Sweet Homebase: Paving the Path from Pixels to Property

Maria Irene The annals of investment have long been tales of a privileged affair with traditional assets such as real estate, fine art, or stocks...
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Venus Protocol Pulls the Plug on BUSD Market

The Venus Protocol community has greenlit the first steps of a BUSD deprecation plan. This plan encompasses an audacious "Forced Liquidation" mechanism targeting the...
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Chamath Palihapitiya: The Man Who Sees Free Energy and a Multitrillion-Dollar...

Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO of Social Capital, is no stranger to strong opinions and bold predictions. Recently, he weighed in on a subject that...
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Why Your Business Should Switch to Recurring Invoices Using PIVX

Cryptocurrencies have woven their magic on global financial systems, with numerous digital coins now challenging conventional payment structures. However, amidst the ten thousand digital...
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Nitro Nation World Tour: Racing into the Future with Deadmau5’s NFT...

Mythical Games, the mastermind behind NFL Rivals, unveils Nitro Nation World Tour, a groundbreaking mobile racing game featuring optional NFTs, shaking up the gaming...
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The Housing Market Tango: When Mortgage Rates Aren’t the Boogeyman

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market in America, you've probably heard the ubiquitous cry: “Mortgage rates are too high!” Well,...