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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Revolutionary Superconductor: A Sustainable Future for Bitcoin is Now a Lab-Away!

Maria Irene In an unprecedented development, the realm of physics has witnessed a revolutionary discovery that is set to shake up not just the scientific...
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Say Goodbye to Banks and Hello to Seamless, Fee-Free Rent Payments

In a bold move that may revolutionize the way we think about rent payments, Rent App Global has recently announced a new application built...
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KuCoin’s KYC Policy and Staff Adjustments: Navigating the Challenges Amid Global...

In response to recent speculations, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has refuted claims of major layoffs, asserting that the ongoing staff adjustments are merely part of...
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Avalanche Foundation Pioneers Asset Tokenization with $50M Avalanche Vista Initiative

The Avalanche Foundation has pledged up to $50 million to acquire tokenized assets minted on the Avalanche blockchain. Their new venture, "Avalanche Vista," aims...
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Thales Takes A Cyber Leap: Snatches Imperva for $3.6B, Betting Big...

French multinational company Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) has reached a $3.6 billion acquisition agreement for US-based cybersecurity company, Imperva. The deal, brokered with software...
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Swiss Debt Peak, Australia Nipping Heels: A Global Credit Crisis

Global inflation is on the rise, and with it, a consequential surge in worldwide debt levels. As reported recently, the global debt has sky-rocketed...