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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Crypto Calms the Crime Waves: An In-depth Review of the Chainalysis...

The cryptocurrency industry's mid-year report by Chainalysis offers a refreshingly positive outlook, with the grim shadow of criminality shrinking by 65% in the first...
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Cultural Codes: How Ordinals Are Rebranding Bitcoin

Maria Irene If Bitcoin is the prodigious breakthrough in money, its ingenious offshoot—Bitcoin Ordinals—is crafting a cultural renaissance. With Unisat and others breaking ground, we're...
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Anthropic Unveils Claude 2: A Public-Facing AI Chatbot with Enhanced Capabilities

San Francisco-based AI lab Anthropic has taken the generative AI sector by storm once again with the release of Claude 2, the latest version...
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Litecoin Halving: Cutting Rewards to Double Wins – A Twist in...

In the parallel universe of cryptocurrencies, Litecoin stands as a stalwart player, often called the silver to Bitcoin's gold. Established in 2011 by former...
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Litecoin Halving Triggers Price Surge

Litecoin (LTC), a proof-of-work digital currency, is gaining momentum as it nears its upcoming "halvening" event, scheduled for August 1, 2023, causing Bitcoin investors...
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Crypto Power Play: Unraveling Coinbase’s Surprising Surge, Vanguard’s Bitcoin Bet

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving crypto landscape, two stories have taken center stage, entangling financial giants, regulators, and leading crypto exchanges in...