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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100,000 Bitmaps Later, Bitcoin’s Metaverse is the New Wild West of...

Maria Irene For the uninitiated, the Bitcoin blockchain might seem like a virtual goldmine, but it is also quickly becoming a treasure trove of digital...
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El Salvador’s $1 Billion Bet: The Volcano Energy Bitcoin Revolution

An Unprecedented Venture El Salvador, the first country in the world to declare Bitcoin as legal tender, has embarked on a groundbreaking project. In collaboration...
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Invisible War: Unmasking the Battles Behind Your Electronics

In the current era, where technology drives every aspect of our lives, semiconductors, the minuscule yet mighty components of our electronic devices, have taken...
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TOKEN2049: Peering into Crypto’s Future in Singapore

The dawn of the digital age has brought numerous advancements that have significantly transformed our lives. One of these major developments is the birth...
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Golden Triumph: Schiff Breaks the Bitcoin Barrier

Peter Schiff, a known critic of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has surprisingly taken a new path that has left both his followers and...
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CryptoPunk #8611: From Ethereum Darling to Bitcoin Phoenix!

In a highly symbolic move, a costly Ethereum NFT from one of Web3's leading PFP collections, CryptoPunk #8611, was permanently removed from circulation and...