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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From Pixel to Prada: Gucci’s NFT Holders Can Now Swap Virtual...

This week saw an unexpected twist in the journey of Gucci's Material NFTs, as holders were offered the chance to exchange their tokens for...
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Game ON! Solana’s Playful Revolution in Blockchain and NFTs

As the world of blockchain and NFTs continues to evolve, one player is staking a claim in the gaming space with a significant shift...
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Ethereum Turns Eight: CZ Shares a Touching Throwback

Maria Irene In a heartfelt social media post on 30 July, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, acknowledged the 8th anniversary of Ethereum,...
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OnTweet Revolutionizes Crypto Transactions: Simplified Sending via Twitter Handles Launched by...

In a groundbreaking development, Suku, a pioneering company in the blockchain space, has unveiled an innovative solution called OnTweet, enabling users to effortlessly send...
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Un-Bearable Market? Not for Smart Contracts! Q2 Surprises with Resilience and...

As the bear market roared and bared its teeth, the number of verified smart contracts across various blockchains refused to back down. Instead, they...
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AI Rings Up Change: Indian Telecom’s Dial Shifts to Efficiency

New Delhi - The Indian telecommunications industry is on the cusp of a remarkable transition fueled by the widespread incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI),...