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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Bitcoin’s Runes Find a Home on UniSat: Digital Collectibles Just Got...

UniSat Wallet has recently made a move that could make digital collectibles on Bitcoin a lot more accessible. By launching a new marketplace dedicated...
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Ethereum: Wall Street’s Sleeper Asset with Amazon-Level Potential?

Ethereum, the blockchain platform that powers countless decentralised applications and digital assets, is on the cusp of significant adoption, yet Wall Street appears to...
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IceCube on ICP: Social Media That Puts You in Control!

Social media has long been dominated by centralised giants, but IceCube is here to change the game. As a refreshing new social platform, IceCube...
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Election Whirlwinds: Stock Market’s Election Week Roller Coaster

It’s that time again. With Election Day right around the corner, investors are bracing themselves for what has historically been a turbulent time for...
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$BURN Hits $1M Market Cap and Ignites a Deflationary Future for...

The buzz surrounding $BURN has reached a crescendo as it recently celebrated a significant milestone, crossing the $1 million market cap mark. Enthusiastic supporters...
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Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blazes Past Ethereum with Over 2 Million...

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is redefining blockchain performance with its capability to routinely handle over 2 million Ethereum-equivalent transactions per second (TX/s). This...