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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Unleashing Creativity in Bytes: Lil Bubble Takes the Stage in the...

Where music meets meme, Lil Bubble, the voice of the digital generation, has a riveting announcement to make. Hitherto known for his innovative music...
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From California Dreamin’ to Sky High Reality: The FAA Certifies Alef’s...

In a surprising move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a special airworthiness certificate to a vehicle that seems to be straight out...
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Singaporean Crypto Shuffle: Trusting Trusts for a Safer Dance Floor!

In a significant move aimed at instilling confidence in the cryptocurrency market and shielding investors from potential losses, Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
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Hong Kong Takes the Blockchain Bull by the Horns: Unveils Web3...

In a bid to cement its position as a global leader in the evolving world of digital currencies and blockchain technology, Hong Kong's government...
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Elon’s Tweet Diet: Cutting the Noise or Killing the Conversation?

Maria Irene In a move that can only be characterized as either 'bold' or 'rash' - depending on which side of the fence you sit,...
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Walking the Blockchain: Dior Steps into the Future with Ethereum-powered Sneakers

In a bold blend of high fashion and high technology, French fashion house Dior is stepping into the blockchain world with a new line...