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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The Positive Shift in the US Treasury Yield Curve: What It...

The US Treasury yield curve officially turned positive this month, raising questions about its implications for the stock market. The shift marks a a...
Maria Irene

Revolutionary AI Model CHIEF Takes Cancer Diagnosis to New Heights

A significant development in cancer diagnosis has emerged from Harvard Medical School, where researchers have created a versatile AI model known as CHIEF (Clinical...
Maria Irene

XP Gets a New Groove: DRiP Unveils Updated Rewards System

DRiP has just introduced a revamped XP rewards system, and it’s designed to make things clearer and more rewarding for users who enjoy collecting....
Maria Irene

Bonfire Countdown: Airdrop Machine Brings the Heat

As the Bonfire launch approaches on October 21st, all eyes are on the much-anticipated Airdrop Machine, a new feature many have been eagerly awaiting....
Maria Irene

The Liquidity Tide: Michael Howell’s Insights on What Lies Ahead for...

Over the past two years, the economy and financial markets have defied expectations, showing resilience in the face of challenges. Many experts have struggled...
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China’s Debt Bubble: A Growing Concern

China's economic landscape is raising alarms as the debt-to-GDP ratio surged to an unprecedented 366% in the first quarter of 2024. This figure marks...