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...
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From Store of Value to DeFi Dynamo: Cardano’s Bold Bet on...

Bitcoin, the stalwart of the cryptocurrency world, is poised to take on a radically new identity. Thanks to the ambitious efforts of Cardano and...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s New Chapter: Portal and Bitfinity Forge a Custodyless DeFi Future

Portal to Bitcoin and Bitfinity have unveiled a partnership that promises to redefine Bitcoin’s role in the decentralised finance landscape. These two platforms, each...
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ICP Updates: DFINITY Joins AI Push, Bitcoin Hits Milestone, and Ecosystem...

The Internet Computer ecosystem continues to thrive with a wave of updates, partnerships, and developments. The DFINITY Foundation’s decision to join ETH Zurich’s AI...
Maria Irene

Plug Wallet Gets a Boost with New Support Hub

Plug Wallet, already leading the Internet Computer ecosystem in user adoption, has taken a significant step to enhance its user experience with the launch...
Maria Irene

Sui-SOL Split Sparks Fresh Crypto Buzz

Crypto enthusiasts have a new topic stirring discussions, as investors mull over the potential of Sui and Solana (SOL) to shape the next phase...
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Motoko Runtime Bug Fixed in Latest Release: Critical Update for Developers

DFINITY has recently addressed a significant bug in the Motoko runtime system, which under specific conditions could result in unintended memory writes or reads....