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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Toolkit Steps Up: Smoother SNS Management on the Internet Computer

Toolkit is changing how Service Nervous Systems (SNS) are managed on the Internet Computer, offering a more flexible, efficient, and transparent way to govern...
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Smarter Transactions, Safer Accounts: Upgrading the ICP Ledger

The Internet Computer’s ledger has made significant strides in security, compliance, and operational efficiency. However, even the most well-designed systems benefit from enhancements that...
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New AI Tools on the Internet Computer Make Building Smarter Canisters...

Developers working with the Internet Computer (IC) can now integrate large language models (LLMs) directly into their canisters with just a few lines of...
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Caffeine.ai vs. Lovable.dev: The Battle of AI App Builders

Dominic Williams is making it clear where the future of AI-driven app development is headed. The Dfinity founder has thrown down the gauntlet with...
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ICP’s Latest Upgrade: Smarter Transactions, Fewer Mistakes

Developers working with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) now have an easier way to send and manage transactions within the Cycles Minting Canister (CMC),...
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ICP Gets a Power Boost: Faster, Bigger, and Smoother

ICP has just taken a significant leap forward, making its blockchain faster, more efficient, and far more accommodating for developers. The latest upgrades introduce...