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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Adam Computer Protocol: The DeAI Agent Bringing Decentralisation and Fun to...

Meet Adam Computer Protocol (ACP), a new DeAI agent designed to tackle the complexities of decentralisation with a twist of artificial intelligence. Launched on...
Maria Irene

From Asia to Africa: Web3’s Best Ideas Unveiled at ICP’s Global...

The Internet Computer’s Global Townhall was less a tech event and more a marathon of ideas. Over 18 hours, more than 90 Web3 projects...
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SPAR Tests Bitcoin and Lightning Payments in Switzerland: Will ckBTC Be...

Bitcoin might soon be competing with your loyalty card at the grocery counter—at least in Switzerland. Retail heavyweight SPAR, known for its global footprint...
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Freelancers Meet ICP: ODOC’s Quiet Power Move

Freelancing in the Web3 world has been waiting for something more functional than flashy—less noise, more actual value. ODOC seems to have heard the...
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Gold Hits $3,300 – Now You Can Hold It on ICP...

Gold has broken past the $3,300 mark per ounce, setting an all-time high and reminding everyone why it’s been the go-to safe haven for...
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ODIN•FUN Makes a Strong Comeback: A Resilient Recovery Led by Bob...

ODIN•FUN has officially resumed operations after a brief but consequential disruption stemming from a security vulnerability in a third-party smart contract. Trading activities were...