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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Euroclear Expands Horizons with Investment in Marketnode

Securities clearing and settlement provider Euroclear has announced a strategic investment in Marketnode, a blockchain-based infrastructure provider based in Singapore. This marks Euroclear's inaugural...
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Worldcoin Rebrands as World: A New Era for Identity Verification

In a significant shift for the blockchain-based identity verification sector, Worldcoin has officially rebranded to "World." Founder Sam Altman unveiled this transformation during a...
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PizzaSwap and CAT Market Set for Launch

A wave of anticipation surrounds the crypto community as key updates from PizzaSwap and the debut of the CAT Market approach. With innovative features...
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$BURN Bonfire: Where Every Flame Fuels a Fortune

Excitement is brewing as the countdown to the $BURN Bonfire launch hits just four days. The buzz surrounding this innovative project has captured the...
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Gold Soars to New Heights as Market Dynamics Shift

Gold has recently surged back into record territory, breaking above $2,700 per ounce even as the market factors in the likelihood of no rate...
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76% of Asian Wealth Holders Embrace Digital Assets as Optimism Grows...

A recent report from Aspen Digital reveals a significant shift in the private wealth sector in Asia, with 76% of wealth holders having ventured...