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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Powering the Future: Sovereign Wealth Funds Spark the Energy Transition

In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, sovereign wealth funds are stepping up to finance the future, accelerating the energy transition. The...
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Unaffordable Shoeboxes and Teetering Castles: The Dark Side of Australia’s Rental...

Maria Irene As the old idiom goes, "No one promised that life would be fair." Still, for many Australians seeking shelter from the elements, the...
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Bitcoin NFTs Regain Spotlight as Ordinals Surpass 3.5M Inscriptions

Bitcoin Ordinals Gain Momentum Following BRC-69 Standard Launch Bitcoin Ordinals, an innovative method of generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain through the process...
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Arkham: Unmasking the Crypto World with AI-Powered Blockchain Analytics

In an era where digital currencies are continuously evolving and redefining the financial sphere, Arkham is setting a new standard for transparency and accountability...
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Unveiling the Crypto-Batcave: Binance Launchpad Presents Arkham (ARKM) Token Sale

While the era of traditional banking becomes a speck in the rear-view mirror, Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency platforms, advances us into...
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Emerging Markets: The New Gold Rush Led by India

In the realm of global finance, emerging markets are gaining traction as attractive investment destinations. The Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study for 2023...