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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Bitcoin DeFi Just Got a Jolt with RichSwap’s Open-Source Move

RichSwap has thrown open its code for all to see, marking a bold step in the evolution of Bitcoin Layer 1 decentralised exchanges. As...
Maria Irene

Personal DAO Hits the Mark, Swap Sealed

Personal DAO, founded by Jesse D Williams Jr., has wrapped up its token swap with a successful turnout, locking in 239 participants and surpassing...
Maria Irene

Stablecoins That Don’t Sit Still: OISY Wallet Rolls Out $lvlUSD

OISY Wallet is about to change the way stablecoins work for its users. With $lvlUSD going live, the usual routine of holding digital dollars...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Ledger Upgrade: Stay Ahead or Risk Falling Behind

ICP is moving ahead with changes that could shake up how developers interact with ledger data, and those not paying attention might find themselves...
Maria Irene

Konecta and DiggyCoin Spark a Gold Rush in Play-to-Earn Gaming

Gold and gaming come together in a fresh collaboration between Konecta DAO and DiggyCoin, setting the stage for a competitive play-to-earn experience. With early...
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Decide AI Brings Verified Humanity to Distrikt

Distrikt has taken another step forward with the integration of Decide AI’s Proof of Humanity (PoH) system, giving users a clear way to distinguish...