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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RFK Jr Bets Big on Bitcoin, Calls It the “Currency of...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked discussions once again with his bold endorsements of Bitcoin, claiming he has committed a large portion of his...
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Polish Candidate’s Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Could Shake Up Economy

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen has made headlines with his bold proposal to establish a Bitcoin reserve for Poland if he is elected. Currently,...
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MicroStrategy’s Financial Reserves Surpass Nike and Other Corporate Giants

MicroStrategy, a company best known for its enterprise software solutions, has surprised the corporate world with an unconventional financial strategy. By amassing $26 billion...
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ICP Community Expands Globally with Exciting Events and Partnerships

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community is experiencing an unparalleled period of growth, as it expands its reach across the globe. With over 34...
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Mine Games Get Real: BoBits Takes Mining to Battle Mode

Bob.fun isn't just creating buzz with typical digital mining; it's transformed competition into a strategic battlefield. The new mining toolkit, BoBits, promises to change...
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PocketIC Introduces Game-Changing Bitcoin Integration and Windows Support

PocketIC has rolled out its highly anticipated PocketIC Server 7.0.0 and Rust library 6.0.0, delivering new capabilities for developers working within the Internet Computer...