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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DFINITY Moves to Halt Neurons’ Fund Amid Manipulation Concerns

DFINITY’s latest move is raising eyebrows, and for good reason. The proposal to put the Neurons’ Fund on hold has sent ripples through the...
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ICPEx Goes DAO: A New Chapter for Decentralised Trading

ICPEx has officially transitioned into a fully decentralised exchange under the governance of an SNS DAO, marking a significant shift in the decentralised finance...
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GNight Punks Set for a Fresh Inscription Run

Gnight Punks continue their presence in the Bitcoin ordinal space, building on a history that began with their first inscription at #112540. The project,...
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BobbyO Steps Back: Does ICP Support Its Independent Creators?

ICP has seen a fair share of highs and lows, but one thing that’s been consistent is the effort put in by independent creators...
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HyperLaunch Just Got Easier – ELNA.ai Listens, Lowers the Bar

HyperLaunch is edging closer to accessibility, with ELNA.ai shaking up expectations by lowering the entry threshold. The announcement, posted on X, signals a shift...
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ICP Cracks the Classroom Code at KU Leuven

Blockchain has been working its way into academic circles, and last Thursday, the Internet Computer Protocol took a seat in one of Europe’s leading...