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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Swiss healthcare data emerges as potential use case for ICP cloud infrastructure

Swiss healthcare providers are being identified as a potential use case for decentralised cloud infrastructure, as hospitals face strict requirements around the handling of...

ICPay Launches Discounted On-Chain Storage With ICBucket

ICPay has launched ICBucket, an on-chain storage service on the Internet Computer, with promotional pricing, a revised user interface and changes to its underlying...

UNDP Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure Pilot to Five More Countries

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is expanding a pilot programme designed to help governments develop AI-powered applications without relying entirely on major US-based...

NEAR and ICP Join Forces in NearLaunch Website Deployment Experiment

A new NearLaunch experiment is showing how NEAR and the Internet Computer Protocol can be used together to simplify the process of deploying websites...
Caffeine AI
Maria Irene

Caffeine AI Helps Developers Build Tools for Productivity and Personal Growth

Michael has developed a speed reader for practising speeches and timed presentations using Caffeine AI. The app is designed to help users read faster,...
Maria Irene

DMail Expands Email Platform with Higher Limits and Crypto Payments

Creators and marketers using DMail have a reason to celebrate. The platform has launched its Email Sending Expansion Plan, introducing higher daily sending limits,...
Maria Irene

Oisy Update Brings Live Prices, Better Sorting and Smoother WalletConnect

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.10, introducing a set of improvements aimed at making token tracking and swaps easier for users across the platform. The...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol Accelerates Cross-Chain Swaps Ahead of April Launch

Menese Protocol is moving quickly towards a wider release expected in April, with developers introducing new cross-chain capabilities and automation tools designed to connect...
Maria Irene

Crypto Funds See $1 Billion Inflows as Investor Confidence Shows Signs...

Investor appetite for crypto funds appears to be returning after several weeks of withdrawals, with the latest data showing a sharp turnaround in flows. Digital...
Maria Irene

Student Builds Real Time GPA Calculator in 30 Seconds Using Caffeine

A university student has drawn attention online after building a working GPA calculator in under 30 seconds using the Caffeine platform. The tool, shared by...