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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Layer 3: Bitcoin’s Gateway to Scalable Applications

Bitcoin's multi-layered architecture is proving to be the solution to its well-known scalability challenges, offering exciting new avenues for users and developers. While much...
Maria Irene

Blockchain’s Secret Handshake: How ICP’s Threshold Signatures Unlock a New Era

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is advancing blockchain interoperability by introducing Threshold Schnorr signatures alongside its existing Threshold ECDSA capabilities. These cryptographic advancements enable...
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DFINITY’s Pierre Samaties Unveils the Future of Decentralized AI on the...

Pierre Samaties, Chief Business Officer at DFINITY Foundation, outlines how the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is positioned to revolutionise the intersection of artificial intelligence...
Maria Irene

ICP Hubs Network: Redefining Web3 Through Decentralised Innovation

While crypto trends come and go, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem is quietly shaping the future of decentralised technology with remarkable persistence and...
Maria Irene

Empowering Creators: CANI Leverages ICP for Decentralised Innovation

CANI (pronounced “Can I”) is making waves in the creator economy by providing artists, musicians, and digital creators with a blockchain-based platform that champions...
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ICP-Powered AgriiDAO Aims to Revolutionise Agriculture with Freeze-Dried Crops

Since its inception on 23 October 2023, agriiDAO has set ambitious goals for transforming agriculture through decentralisation and innovation. Built on the Internet Computer...