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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UNDP and DFINITY partner on sovereign cloud and AI pilots

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation on a programme exploring sovereign cloud infrastructure and agentic AI for public...

ICPay adds Markdown, avatars and faster performance

ICPay has rolled out a set of updates aimed at making its platform faster and easier to use, with new support for Markdown, avatars...

OpenChat rolls out frontend update as iOS development begins

OpenChat has released a major frontend update aimed at improving performance and reducing memory use, while development has now begun on a native iOS...

Menese opens trusted setup ceremony for privacy ledger on Internet Computer

Menese Protocol is preparing to open a two-week trusted setup ceremony on September 1 for its Shielded Ledger Hivemind, a privacy-focused ledger designed to...
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Crypto Jumble: The Binance Cocktail of Customer Funds and Cash Flow

As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has found itself at the center of a swirling controversy. Reports suggest that the company commingled customer...
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Spiraling Into Debt: Gromen Sheds Light on the Economic Domino Effect

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), unraveled the complex tapestry of global economics, dissecting the intricate threads of energy...
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The Great Ordinals Skirmish: Digital Gold Rush or Technological Trojan Horse?

In the captivating cosmos of Bitcoin, it becomes an odyssey to stay current with each spectacular ascent, sudden plummet, and interstellar discord. Amid the...
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Tax Hikes in Victoria: A ‘Suite’ Deal or a Bitter Pill...

Victoria may be leading Australia in terms of population density, with its shining star, Melbourne, standing proud as the country's largest city, bustling with...
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Debt, Darius, and Dollars: A Crisis Unfolding

As the US teeters on the brink of another fiscal crisis, financial analyst Darius Dale presents a chilling yet astute examination of the potentially...
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Mortgaged to the Hilt: America’s Home Buying Crisis Reflected in Soaring...

As the sun sets in San Jose, California, the breathtaking vista of Silicon Valley gives little hint of the unspoken crisis unfolding beneath its...