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 Puts Teams in Control Without the Chaos

Orbit is redefining how teams manage digital assets and smart contracts with an onchain, multi-approver governance system that balances security and flexibility. The newly...
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Web3 Without the Hassle: ICP HUB Korea Teams Up with Web3Auth

ICP HUB Korea has taken a significant step towards simplifying Web3 access through its latest collaboration with Web3Auth. The partnership is set to change...
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Coinify Connects ICP to 60,000+ Businesses, Opening Doors for Crypto Payments

Coinify has taken a step that reshapes the way businesses interact with digital currencies. The latest addition to its platform, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP),...
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Onicai’s AI Miners Are Taking Blockchain Consensus in a New Direction

OniCAI’s latest litepaper has landed, and it’s shaking up how decentralised systems reach consensus. Proof-of-Artificial-Intelligence-Work (PoAIW) is the name of the game, and it’s...
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idGeek Unveils Smart Contract Hub

IdGeek is tearing up the rulebook with a full-scale shift to decentralisation, and this time, it means business. The project is moving away from...
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Plug Wallet 2.5.1: Smarter Tracking, Faster Syncing, Better Swaps

Plug Wallet's latest update, version 2.5.1, is here with a set of improvements that make everyday crypto interactions smoother. Users have been asking for...