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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Orbit Launches to Transform ICP Treasury Management and Web3 Governance

Managing digital assets securely and efficiently remains a significant challenge for teams operating within the Web3 space. As organisations look to grow, the need...
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M2 vs Global Liquidity: Recession Signal or Market Lifeline?

Economic forecasts have never been short of contradictions, and the latest debate is no exception. Steve Hanke, a veteran economist from Johns Hopkins University,...
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Personal DAO empowers communities with transparent self-governance and asset management

For years, Jesse D Williams Jr. poured his time, energy, and personal savings into building something that didn’t yet exist—a tool that would allow...
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Juno’s Latest Adventure: The Sputnik Project Takes Flight

David Dal Busco, the visionary founder of Juno, is setting his sights on a new frontier with his latest project, Sputnik. Known for his...
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Dmail’s Encryption Move Makes Web2 Emails Bulletproof

Dmail has introduced a new premium encryption feature that transforms the way Web2 emails are handled, ensuring messages remain confidential and decentralised. With the...
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Eerik Potter’s Vision: A Universal Burn dApp for Transparent Tokenomics

Eerik Potter, an independent ambassador in the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem, contributes to building global software and the Open Internet experience. He unites ideas,...