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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Apple’s Record Revenue Can’t Stop Stock Dip as Investors Brace for...

Apple’s stock faced an unexpected dip today, despite the company announcing a record-breaking quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $94.5 billion....
Maria Irene

JunoBuild Rolls Out Fresh Console: ICP Transfers Now Smoother and Swifter

JunoBuild has announced an update focused on refreshing the Console’s frontend, aimed at making things sleeker for developers without shaking up the backend modules....
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ERC-7683 Revolutionises Ethereum with Seamless Cross-Chain Interoperability, Ushering in a Unified...

Ethereum's journey toward seamless cross-chain interoperability has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of ERC-7683, a new standard set to transform how...
Maria Irene

Chainspect Adds ICP: Blockchain Insights Go Deeper on Decentralised Tech

The blockchain community has seen the rapid growth of technical analytics platforms as users and developers alike demand more transparency and data-driven insights. Chainspect,...
Maria Irene

Steering into Trouble: America’s Auto Loan Crisis Gets Costly

The U.S. car market is in the throes of a major financial crisis, with a substantial number of Americans facing mounting debts on their...
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Biden Cheers Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation as Global Ties Tighten

U.S. President Joe Biden has commended Nigeria’s commitment to tackling cryptocurrency-related financial crimes, applauding its recent efforts during a phone call with Nigerian President...