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 $60,700 in USDC by providing two Bitcoin as collateral. According to...
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$ICP Faces Supply Crunch as Staking Locks Down Tokens

The Internet Computer Protocol ($ICP) is about to see significant changes in its token dynamics, setting the stage for a potential supply crunch that...
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El Salvador’s Bold Move: Bitcoin-Backed ‘Colbit’ Currency in the Works

El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is once again making headlines with reports suggesting it is working on a...
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Golden Hoard Swells as China Builds Wealth Shield

China’s central bank has upped its ante in the global gold game, pushing its reserves to a staggering 72.96 million fine troy ounces in...
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BOBPizza Marks a Slice of ICP History

Today, something unexpected happened in the ICP space—a pizza was bought using $BOB, and the implications go far beyond just an appetising lunch. It...
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Bubble Talk, Bitcoin Walk

Bitcoin’s performance has once again ignited spirited discussions across financial circles. With its price hovering around $100,000 and boasting a 100% annual rise for...
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ICP and TAP Protocol: Revolutionising Bitcoin with Native Smart Contracts and...

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) continues to redefine what’s possible in blockchain technology, emerging as a leading force in reshaping decentralised ecosystems. From seamless...