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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OpenChat adds direct crypto transfers through Oisy and NFID Wallet

OpenChat users can now send cryptocurrency directly through the platform using Oisy and NFID Wallet, removing the need to first deposit funds into an...

Onicai SNS proposal goes live on ICP governance

A proposal to move onicai towards decentralised governance through an SNS is now live on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS), giving the...

ICPanda proposes six protocols for trusted AI agent communication

AI agents are increasingly being designed to communicate and act with less direct human involvement, raising questions about identity, authority, privacy and the reliability...

Liquidium records largest simple loan with $60,700 USDC borrowed against Bitcoin

Liquidium has reported its largest simple loan to date, with a user borrowing about $60,700 in USDC by providing two Bitcoin as collateral. According to...
Bitcoin
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Bitcoin’s Surge: Bitwise CEO Predicts $200,000 as U.S. Reserve Gains Traction

Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, hovering just above its all-time high of $106,000, a figure that has captured the attention of both retail...
Maria Irene

Bitomni’s Bold Step Forward: AI-Powered Modular Protocol for a Seamless Multi-Chain...

Bitomni, a name long associated with innovation in the blockchain space, is embarking on a bold transformation. Moving away from its BTCFi-driven omnichain protocol,...
Maria Irene

Empowering ICP with AI: How the Community Can Boost Eliza’s Capabilities

Eliza, a fast and lightweight AI agent framework developed by ai16z DAO, has been making waves in the Web3 ecosystem. With its potential to...
Maria Irene

Avalanche9000 Upgrade Goes Live: Cutting Costs and Boosting Developer Flexibility

Avalanche, the layer-1 blockchain launched in 2020, has made headlines with the activation of its long-awaited Avalanche9000 upgrade, a milestone that promises to reshape...
Maria Irene

BOB heats up with renewed vigour: ICPSwap Celebrates with Giveaway

ICPSwap has been making waves with its exciting new additions, and at the forefront of this innovation is $BOB. The recent launch of the...
Maria Irene

China’s Economic Crossroads: Dominance in Manufacturing Meets a Financial Crisis

China’s economy is at a crossroads, grappling with some of the most significant financial challenges it has faced in decades. The country is enduring...