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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Portugal: The Surprising Tax Haven You Didn’t See Coming!

Portugal is fast emerging as a top choice for expats, entrepreneurs, retirees, and digital nomads seeking a blend of favourable taxes, EU citizenship, and...
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Tough Times Ahead: US Consumers Brace for the Worst

The American consumer outlook is painting a bleak picture for the future, with financial expectations hitting their lowest point in over a decade. Household...
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Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Gears Up for WLFI Token Launch Amid...

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a Donald Trump-backed crypto project, has attracted over 100,000 signups ahead of its highly anticipated public token launch on Tuesday,...
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Telegram Offers Ultra-Cheap Global Phone Verification at $0.01 Per Code

Telegram has launched a groundbreaking service for businesses to authenticate customer phone numbers, offering a price as low as $0.01 per code delivered worldwide....
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UTOPIA: The Revolution in Secure Private Cloud Computing

UTOPIA is ushering in a new era for private cloud solutions. Described as an unstoppable, tamperproof, and open platform for independent autonomy, this virtual...
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Starlink’s Next Move: Boosting Global Connectivity with Gen2 Upgrade

SpaceX has set its sights on further enhancing the capabilities of its Starlink satellite network, making a formal request to the Federal Communications Commission...