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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XProtocol Unveils $299 Blockchain Gaming Phone, Blending Mobile Play with Crypto...

A quirky new entrant to the smartphone market has emerged, this time tailored for the gaming and crypto crowd. XProtocol, an Ethereum layer-3 network...
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China’s Stimulus ‘Bazooka’ Sparks Crypto Speculation, But Bitcoin Barely Budges

China’s recent economic stimulus measures have drawn attention across global markets, with some speculating whether these efforts could impact Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The...
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Crypto Farming’s Stardew Valley Copycat: Pixels Misses the Mark

As someone who hasn’t dipped a toe into the crypto world, Pixels, an Ethereum-based farming game, presented an interesting challenge. The comparison to Stardew Valley, a...
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Solana’s Surge: Can It Steal the Spotlight from Ethereum?

Solana’s recent price uptick has turned heads in the cryptocurrency market. A 3% rise brought it past the $153 mark, sparking renewed interest in...
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Hong Kong’s e-HKD+ Pilot: Navigating the Future of Digital Money

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has embarked on an ambitious journey with the launch of Phase 2 of its e-HKD Pilot Program, now...
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Florida Housing Price Drop: A Splashy Sell-Off

The Florida housing market has recently witnessed a dramatic shift, highlighted by a notable price cut on a listing originally valued at $525,000, which...