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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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Code: IConfucius Brings AI Philosophy to ICP

IConfucius has emerged as an unlikely fusion of ancient wisdom and modern technology, bringing Confucian philosophy to life through the Internet Computer. This digital...
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ICPSwap and Oisy Wallet Team Up with ICRC-21 Support

ICPSwap has taken a significant step forward, ensuring all trading pair canisters now support the ICRC-21 standard. This update enhances accessibility for users, particularly...
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U2U and Dmail Team Up – Big Rewards and Bigger Plans...

U2U Network and Dmail Network are joining forces to reshape decentralised communication and blockchain connectivity. The partnership, announced with a promotional giveaway, signals the...
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OISY Gets Ruggy: Bowtie On, Rugs Off

$Ruggy has arrived, ready to shake things up in the OISY Wallet. The latest token to join the platform comes with a bowtie and...
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Dom’s Warning: Web3 Needs AI or It’s Game Over

Web3 has been through its fair share of hype cycles, but the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralised networks is shaping up to be...
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Taproot Wizards Backs Odin•Fun in Strategic Investment Move

Odin•Fun, a fast-growing trading platform for bitcoin-based assets, has secured strategic investment from Taproot Wizards, marking a significant endorsement for the platform. Taproot Wizards,...