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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PolkaWorld Suspends Operations as Founder Criticizes Polkadot Governance Change

A botched funding proposal leads to a pause in one of Polkadot's prominent communities. In a surprising turn of events, PolkaWorld, a flourishing Chinese community...
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Base Hits Home Run: How Coinbase’s Rookie Network Outpaced Solana in...

Maria Irene In a surprising twist of events, Coinbase's own Layer 2 network, Base, is not only making waves but tsunamis in the blockchain space....
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SATS Nears Full Minting: The Countdown to 100% Circulation Begins

Maria Irene Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it's capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out...
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Takeoff Alert: Travala and PIVX’s Sky-High Aspirations in Crypto Travel!

Maria Irene Two industry titans—Travala and PIVX—are in serious talks about a full integration, adding an electrifying new layer to the future of travel for...
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How ‘Internet Values’ are Reshaping the Ideological Landscape at TOKEN2049 Amid...

Amid the buzz of TOKEN2049, the annual crypto conference that puts Singapore at the epicenter of the digital finance world, an online discussion sparked...
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Coinbase’s Big Cheese and DeFi’s Fierce Watchdog: A Tweet Duel for...

In the increasingly complex landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), it often takes just a couple of tweets to kickstart a full-scale dialogue on the...