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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Quantum Leap: Singapore’s First Quantum Bootcamp Kick-starts Next Gen Tech Whizz...

In a landmark initiative, SoftServe, a premier IT consulting firm, in alliance with the National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH) and the Infocomm Media Development...
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Lightning Strikes Bitcoin on Binance: Layer-2 Integration Ushers in a New...

Bitcoin Lightning network enthusiasts witnessed another impressive development on 17 July as Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, announced the successful integration...
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SATS: The Underdog Meme Coin or the native currency of Bitmap?

An unassuming meme coin known as SATS is quietly gathering momentum. Currently, over 26 percent of SATS are minted out, and the whispers in...
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Break Bitcoin Boundaries: UniSat Unleashes Native brc20-swap!

Maria Irene UniSat, the prominent blockchain entity, has pushed the envelope in the Bitcoin sphere by launching brc20-swap, a first-of-its-kind native swap. The groundbreaking innovation...
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Inscribing the Future: Blockamoto’s Boldly Bitmap Vision

Maria Irene In the dynamic landscape of Bitcoin innovation, Bitoshi Blockamoto, the pioneering mastermind behind Bitmap, has whipped up a maelstrom of anticipation and conjecture....
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Quantum Quirks and Conscious Craniums: Unraveling Penrose’s Emperor’s New Mind

Every now and again, a book comes along that is bound to stir up discussion. 'The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the...