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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Brisbane Blaze: The Heartbreaking Intersection of Personal Tragedy and Economic Inequality?

Maria Irene In the peaceful suburbia of Brisbane's north, a home was gutted by an explosion, a gruesome testament to a tragic tale that may...
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Polygon’s POL Proposal: Navigating Regulatory Waters or a Brave New Leap...

The open-source world is bustling with innovation, and Polygon, an Ethereum scaling solution, is no exception. Since its inception in 2020, the Polygon protocol...
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The Ripple Effect: A Digital Token Tidal Wave as Courts Rebuke...

Maria Irene In a precedent-setting ruling with significant implications for the global digital asset community, Ripple (the company behind XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by...
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Ethereum Scaling Protocols Drive Surge in Zero-Knowledge Proof Adoption in 2023

ZKValidator Report Reveals the Dominance of ZK Rollups in Ethereum's Scaling Efforts   In the fast-paced world of Ethereum (ETH), scaling protocols have taken center stage...
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Bitcoin Encounters Resistance: $31K Continues to Elude as Shorts Dominate

Futures Traders Hold Bitcoin Gains in Check, Establishing $31,000 as Key Resistance   Bitcoin (BTC) has faced significant hurdles in its attempts to surpass the $31,000...
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Streaming Swaps: Patience Pays Off in Crypto World

The crypto sphere, with its wild volatility and rapid market fluctuations, is known for its need for speed. However, a new innovation promises to...