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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Toshi: The Feline-Inspired Meme Coin Making Waves Ahead of Coinbase Base...

Base, the highly anticipated blockchain project developed by leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is set to launch next week, and the cryptocurrency community is already...
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Coinbase Partners with Tech Titans Coca-Cola and Atari for “Onchain Summer”...

Coinbase, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with a lineup of tech giants, including household names like Coca-Cola and...
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A Bizarre Trip Down the Blockchain Rabbit Hole and The Lemon...

Maria Irene The journey into the Bitcoin mines is a whimsical adventure into a part of the digital world where algorithms reign and numbers hold...
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Messages from the Mines, Unearths Hidden Gems from the Bitcoin Blockchain

Maria Irene In a thrilling development for the Bitcoin and Bitmap worlds, a new application, dubbed Messages from the Mines (MFTM), aims to illuminate the...
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Amazon Prime Joins NFT Frenzy with Exclusive Offerings for Polygon Game...

In a dynamic convergence of digital entertainment and blockchain innovation, Amazon Prime, the household name synonymous with retail prowess, has ventured into the world...
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Direxion Enters Crypto ETF Arena with Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund...

In a swift and calculated stride, traditional finance juggernaut Direxion has cast its hat into the burgeoning ring of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This...