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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O1: The Smarter AI That Comes With a Hefty Price Tag

Sam Altman’s announcement of OpenAI’s O1, the “smartest model in the world,” has set off a whirlwind of reactions across the internet. Alongside the...
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Pudgy Penguins Unveil $PENGU: A Cultural Icon Enters the Crypto Scene

The beloved Pudgy Penguins, a hallmark of crypto culture, are making waves with the announcement of $PENGU, their official token, set to launch in...
Maria Irene

Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Constellation: SpaceX Bridges Connectivity Gaps

In another leap forward for satellite communication, SpaceX has announced the completion of the first orbital shell of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell constellation. Following the...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Bold Bet on Tech with David Sacks

The selection of David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar signals a strategic shift that might define the incoming Trump administration’s...
Maria Irene

Pond and Virtuals: The Onchain AI Leap

Pond and Virtuals have teamed up to create a buzz in the decentralised AI landscape. With Virtuals already established as a leading AI agent...
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Unichain’s Vision for Gas Markets and Layer 2 Solutions

The interplay between gas fees and application performance continues to be a critical area of focus in decentralised ecosystems. Gas fees, which represent the...