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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The Great Chinese Conundrum: Navigating an Economic Odyssey Despite the Workforce...

As the sun rises on a new day, a growing shadow looms over the world's second-largest economy. China, a nation known for its remarkable...
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Outlive: A Mosaic Guide to the Art of Aging Gracefully

In an era teeming with health enthusiasts, superfood promoters, and suspiciously young-looking longevity researchers, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia...
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British Housing in the Eye of the Economic Storm

As we approach mid-2023, the global economic landscape is seeing a dramatic shift as central banks worldwide diverge significantly in their monetary policies. Some...
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From Wall Street to Main Street: A Tale of Bankruptcies, Job...

In the wake of a global pandemic, economies worldwide are navigating an intricate labyrinth of challenges. Among these are surging corporate defaults and bankruptcies,...
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MetaBlaze Blazes a Trail: Web 3.0 Gaming Firm Scores $4M Pre-Sale...

The realm of Web 3.0 gaming is about to be set ablaze, with MetaBlaze – an emerging leader in the gaming and AI industry...
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Exodus Makes a ‘Sovryn’ Decision: Crypto Wallet Firm Bets on Decentralized...

In a move that signals a bold embrace of decentralized finance (DeFi), Exodus, the renowned digital wallet and crypto exchange platform, has announced the...