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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ICP Apes Incoming: A New NFT Collection on ICP

ICP Apes, a new NFT collection launching on the ICP blockchain, offers an alternative to traditional NFT projects like Bored Apes. The collection features...
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ICP’s D-City Metaverse Launches Major Upgrades with Business Collection, Allowing Citizens...

D-City is set to introduce significant upgrades following the release of its Business Collection, marking another step forward in the evolution of one of...
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ICExplorer Launches SNS DAO for Decentralised Governance

ICExplorer’s decentralised journey is rewriting expectations for blockchain analytics. Traditionally, explorers have served as mere transaction trackers, offering insight into transfers and wallet balances....
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ODINDOG Takes a Bite Out of the Bitcoin Blockchain

ODINDOG, the latest digital asset to grab the spotlight, has officially made its mark on the Bitcoin blockchain. This development signals a new phase...
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Dominic Williams on ICP: The Crypto Network Redefining Blockchain Utility

Dominic Williams recently posed a thought-provoking question on X: "What network has the highest growth in onchain compute, isn't threatened by pending unlocks, benefits...
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Runes DEX Brings DeFi Directly to Bitcoin

Runes Exchange Environment & Richswap have officially launched, marking a major step forward for decentralised finance on Bitcoin. Built directly on the network, the...