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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PIVX Marches into LBank’s Innovation Zone: A Tale of Privacy, Stakes,...

For PIVX, the proof-of-stake cryptocurrency founded in 2016, the latest feather in its cap is a highly-anticipated listing on LBank, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange...
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Vivek Ramaswamy Applauds Grayscale’s Victory as Boost for Bitcoin Innovation

Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate in the United States presidential race, has praised the recent legal victory of Grayscale against the federal securities regulator, highlighting...
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EDM Enters the DRiP: A Fusion of Beats and Innovation

The music landscape is about to witness a seismic shift as Electronic Dance Music (EDM) takes its electrifying presence to the forefront of DRiP....
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Brian Armstrong’s Crypto Wish List: Building the Future or Shopping for...

In a recent post on X to the crypto community, Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase, has delineated ten audacious ideas he believes could...
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Klever Wallet Turns Three: How It’s Changing the Crypto Wallet Game,...

Maria Irene As Klever Wallet celebrates its third trip around the sun, there's no doubt that this is far from your run-of-the-mill crypto wallet. Straddling...
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Polygon’s CDK: Not Just a Tool, But a Magic Wand That’s...

Maria Irene  When a leap occurs in technology, it's often subtle—a tweak here, a slight shift there. However, when Polygon announced their Chain Development Kit...