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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ChatGPT’s Got Game: OpenAI’s Latest Updates Stir the Chatbot Cauldron!

OpenAI continues to push boundaries with their superstar AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now boasting a lineup of impressive, user-centric updates. In a bid to elevate...
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Toshi: The Feline-Inspired Meme Coin Making Waves Ahead of Coinbase Base...

Base, the highly anticipated blockchain project developed by leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is set to launch next week, and the cryptocurrency community is already...
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Coinbase Partners with Tech Titans Coca-Cola and Atari for “Onchain Summer”...

Coinbase, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with a lineup of tech giants, including household names like Coca-Cola and...
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A Bizarre Trip Down the Blockchain Rabbit Hole and The Lemon...

Maria Irene The journey into the Bitcoin mines is a whimsical adventure into a part of the digital world where algorithms reign and numbers hold...
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Messages from the Mines, Unearths Hidden Gems from the Bitcoin Blockchain

Maria Irene In a thrilling development for the Bitcoin and Bitmap worlds, a new application, dubbed Messages from the Mines (MFTM), aims to illuminate the...
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Amazon Prime Joins NFT Frenzy with Exclusive Offerings for Polygon Game...

In a dynamic convergence of digital entertainment and blockchain innovation, Amazon Prime, the household name synonymous with retail prowess, has ventured into the world...