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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SatScanner: A Revolutionary Tool To Discover the Hidden Treasures Within Your...

In an exciting development, the alpha version of "SatScanner" is now available to badge holders, offering an innovative exploration into the ownership of unique...
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Melt-Up to Global Bust: Strategist Warns of Looming Financial Crisis

David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, is predicting an economic roller-coaster ride that would challenge investors' resilience and test the world's...
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Alex Labs Announces BRC20 Launchpad

Alex Labs, the dynamic blockchain research and development lab, is stepping onto the global stage with the announcement of the world's first BRC20 launchpad....
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India Decouples from Its Highest Denomination Note

In a maneuver to stimulate banking growth and create a level playing field during the impending electoral season, India has announced its plan to...
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Bitcoin Reimagined: Taproot Protocol Powers Asset Boom on Lightning Network

Maria Irene Bitcoin's horizon just got significantly brighter as Lightning Labs announced that the latest version of the Bitcoin Taproot Assets protocol is currently under...
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Ripple Dives Into Central Bank Digital Currency Arena With New Full-Service...

Ripple, a leading player in crypto solutions, announced the launch of a novel Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform that will enable central banks,...