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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Worldcoin Shifts Gears: Embraces Optimism for Future Launch and Scalability

Worldcoin, the trailblazing decentralized identity and wallet protocol, has made a significant leap towards its future launch by migrating its operations from Polygon to...
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Americana Unleashes ‘Phygital’ Vault Service: Safeguarding Physical and Digital Assets with...

New York City-based vaulting platform, Americana, is stepping into the limelight with its unique "phygital" vault service, combining the security of a physical vault...
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Bitcoin Awakening: Dormant Wallet Moves $30 Million After 11-Year Slumber

In a remarkable twist, a long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that had remained inactive for a staggering 11 years has sprung back to life, triggering...
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SophiaVerse: The Dawn of a Superintelligent Friend

The metamorphosis of the metaverse landscape has led to an explosion of creativity, innovation, and technological breakthroughs. Amidst this eruption, one trailblazer stands out:...
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Golden Gateway: Chainlink’s Revolutionary Leap towards a Tokenized Future of Gold

The tokenized gold market is going through an evolutionary phase with the advent of blockchain technology, a revolution underpinned by the capabilities of the...
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The Metaverse March: McDonald’s Innovative Entry & Blockamoto’s Bitcoin Vision Amidst...

Maria Irene It seems we are at the dawn of a new era. As the world of crypto faces a bear market, the concept of...