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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Streaming Swaps: Patience Pays Off in Crypto World

The crypto sphere, with its wild volatility and rapid market fluctuations, is known for its need for speed. However, a new innovation promises to...
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Crypto Calms the Crime Waves: An In-depth Review of the Chainalysis...

The cryptocurrency industry's mid-year report by Chainalysis offers a refreshingly positive outlook, with the grim shadow of criminality shrinking by 65% in the first...
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Cultural Codes: How Ordinals Are Rebranding Bitcoin

Maria Irene If Bitcoin is the prodigious breakthrough in money, its ingenious offshoot—Bitcoin Ordinals—is crafting a cultural renaissance. With Unisat and others breaking ground, we're...
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Anthropic Unveils Claude 2: A Public-Facing AI Chatbot with Enhanced Capabilities

San Francisco-based AI lab Anthropic has taken the generative AI sector by storm once again with the release of Claude 2, the latest version...
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Litecoin Halving: Cutting Rewards to Double Wins – A Twist in...

In the parallel universe of cryptocurrencies, Litecoin stands as a stalwart player, often called the silver to Bitcoin's gold. Established in 2011 by former...
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Litecoin Halving Triggers Price Surge

Litecoin (LTC), a proof-of-work digital currency, is gaining momentum as it nears its upcoming "halvening" event, scheduled for August 1, 2023, causing Bitcoin investors...