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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U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill with Groundbreaking Crypto AML...

In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on 27 July evening, with a notable provision aimed...
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Medieval Mobilized: Legends at War Levels Up to Blockchain Warfare, Drafts...

The free-to-play mobile strategy game Legends at War is set to usher in a new era of gameplay by integrating with the Avalanche blockchain...
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The British Museum Ventures into The Sandbox: A Step Towards Change...

The British Museum, an iconic institution of culture and history, has announced a partnership with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse game, to create a...
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Billion-Dollar Buddies: Jio and BlackRock Team Up for a Digital Power...

Maria Irene When BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and Jio Financial Services, India's rapidly growing financial titan, decided to team up, it was more...
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Inflation Outpaces Investment: How The Money Printing Game is Rigged Against...

In a candid article penned by Rune Østgård, author of Fraudcoin, he brings to light the alarming realities of monetary policies and their effects...
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Cash In on Crypto Freedom: Ethos Crowdfunds Your Ticket to the...

Ethos, the revolutionary fintech startup, is making a splash with the announcement of its upcoming crowdfunding event on Republic. Aiming to democratize access to...