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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THORChain: Disrupting the DeFi Landscape with Thunderous Innovations

In DeFi world,  standing still is akin to moving backward. THORChain, a key player in this space, certainly appears to be heedful of this,...
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Solana vs Ethereum: A Deep Dive into Decentralisation, Scalability, and Network...

Comparisons between various platforms are inevitable. A recent thread on social media sparked an intense debate between proponents of Solana and Ethereum, focusing particularly...
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Stars Arena Lights up Avalanche: Soaring Transactions and Impact on AVAX...

Since its launch in late September, Stars Arena, formerly known as Starshares, has witnessed a significant surge in transactions on the Avalanche network. DappRadar...
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PIPE Dreams: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Chains in the Bitcoin Token...

In a time when most people are stepping back and taking things slow, Benny The Dev is doing the opposite. Despite battling COVID-19, he...
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Bitkey Beta: Jack Dorsey’s Quirky Quest to Unlock Bitcoin for All

Maria Irene On October 4, 2023, Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled its fresh endeavor, the Bitkey Beta, blending open-source software, hardware wallets, and mobile applications into...
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Lava Pool Ignites Geothermal Sparks in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Voyage

In a bid to channel the undercurrents of renewable geothermal energy into the burgeoning domain of cryptocurrency, Volcano Energy has joined forces with Luxor...