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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Balaji Srinivasan warns of systemic break if Iran prevails

Balaji Srinivasan has laid out a blunt sequence of consequences tied to a potential Iranian victory, arguing it would mark the end of several...
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Juno Adds TypeScript Custom Functions, Expanding Serverless Toolkit for Developers

Juno has introduced support for custom serverless functions in TypeScript, giving developers a new way to define callable endpoints directly within their applications. The...
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Oisy Adds ICP Payments and Korean Support in Latest Update

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.11, introducing a set of updates that expand its usability while refining parts of the user experience. The release...
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Menese opens limited second token round after surge in community demand

Menese has opened a second round of token packages following a wave of buying activity that pushed the project’s token well above its original...
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Nvidia Highlights Inference-Focused AI Hardware as Industry Rethinks GPU Strategy

Nvidia is preparing to present new developments in what some observers describe as inference focused artificial intelligence hardware during the upcoming Nvidia GTC conference. The...
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Menese Protocol Adds Tao Integration, Pump.fun Trading and AI Powered DeFi...

Menese Protocol has expanded its decentralised finance platform with a series of updates that introduce new trading, automation and infrastructure features. The latest developments...