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 Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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Menese Protocol Beta SDK Goes Live for Developers and AI Agents,...

The Menese Protocol has officially launched its Beta SDK, opening the doors to developers and AI agents, including OpenClaw. The release marks a major...
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Developers launch wellness and digital time-capsule apps built with Caffeine AI

Two independent developers have unveiled creative new web applications built using Caffeine AI, demonstrating how rapid AI-assisted development is enabling individuals to bring functional...
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OpenAI Secures $110 Billion Investment, Reaching $730 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has announced a new $110 billion investment round that places the artificial intelligence developer at a valuation of $730 billion, marking one of...
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New Contract Tool Introduces Structured Marketplace for Internet Identity Sales

A new contract system developed by GeekFactory is aiming to formalise how Internet Identities can be bought and sold on the Internet Computer, offering...
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Rust Library Brings File-Based Routing to Internet Computer Canisters

A new open-source Rust library aims to simplify how developers build and deploy web applications on the Internet Computer Protocol, offering a familiar routing...
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Plug Wallet Pushes Chain Abstraction Into Native Crypto Assets

A new update from Plug Wallet aims to simplify how users interact with decentralised finance by combining multiple blockchain ecosystems under a single identity...