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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AI Art Takes Centre Stage as NFTs See Price Gains Despite...

The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continues to evolve, with artificial intelligence (AI) art collections emerging as the standout performers in an otherwise subdued...
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Standard Chartered Unlocks Secure Storage for Digital Assets in UAE

Standard Chartered has taken another step into the digital finance world, launching a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
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Solo Miner Strikes Bitcoin Gold, Earns $180,000 Block Reward

A Bitcoin miner has achieved a rare and impressive feat by solving a block independently, earning a reward of approximately $180,000. This event took...
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Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Boosts Stock by 5.9%

Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase has drawn attention again, lifting its presence in the market. The Tokyo-based investment firm has added to its already substantial...
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BOB Blows Meme Factories out of the Water

Bob is taking the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) by storm, and it’s all anyone can talk about in the ICP world. If Bitcoin blew...
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Cycles: The Backbone Fuel for a Smarter Internet Computer

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) introduces a concept that reshapes gas: cycles. Much like the fuel in a car, cycles power everything within the...