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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DFINITY Unveils Cost-Effective Chain-Key Testing Canister for Developers

DFINITY has listened closely to the community's calls for a more cost-efficient way to test chain-key features, such as threshold ECDSA (tECDSA) and threshold...
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Introducing the ICP Neuron Vector: A New Era for Staking and...

The highly anticipated launch of the ICP Neuron Vector, developed in collaboration with Neutrinite and leveraging DeFi Vectors, marks a significant milestone in the...
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BlackRock’s 100k BTC Withdrawal: A Market Shake-Up or Just Another FUD...

In an unexpected turn of events, BlackRock has withdrawn over 100,000 Bitcoin across 29 new addresses, sending ripples through the crypto market. This sudden...
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Quantum Leap: Bitcoin’s Race Against Time

Quantum computing is inching closer to becoming a disruptive force, and the implications for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cannot be overstated. While some might...
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Quantum Chip Shines, But Cybersecurity Clock Ticks

Google’s unveiling of its quantum computer chip, Willow, has stirred excitement in scientific circles, heralding advancements in the pursuit of large-scale quantum computing. While...
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Double Down on DeFi: Maximising Gains with Leverage and Staking on...

For those bullish on $ICP and ready to explore advanced DeFi strategies, Internet Computer offers unique opportunities to amplify profits. With protocols like Lendfinity...