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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Maria Irene

Avalanche’s Expanding Landscape: Gaming, Finance, and Fan Loyalty Spark Growth

Avalanche’s October report offers a snapshot of an ecosystem buzzing with innovation, where blockchain technology meets gaming, finance, and even horse racing. Since the...
Maria Irene

Blaze Goes Live on Bitfinity: A Game-Changer for Bitcoin-Enabled dApps!

Blaze, a highly efficient decentralized exchange (DEX), is gearing up for a major leap in the crypto world. With its mobile-first approach, Blaze is...
Maria Irene

Household Living Costs Show Signs of Slowing Growth, but Some Still...

Australia’s latest living cost data reveals a slight easing for many households, but some groups are still grappling with rising expenses, particularly as mortgage...
Maria Irene

Raoul Pal’s Macro Vision: How Demographics, Debt, and Printing Shape the...

Raoul Pal’s latest analysis from the Global Macro Investor publication sheds light on some of the most crucial macroeconomic charts that are shaping both...
Maria Irene

Amir Taaki Calls for Ross Ulbricht’s Freedom: A Debt to Crypto’s...

Amir Taaki’s tweet is a passionate tribute to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, who is currently serving a life sentence in...
Maria Irene

ICPTopup Unveils New Features to Streamline Cycle Management

ICPTopup has just released a significant update, introducing a suite of new features aimed at making cycle management easier for users, from large-scale miners...