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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Canister Lab

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...
Gaming
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ICP Gaming Push: Boom Gaming Guild Enhances Frontend for a Smoother...

Boom Gaming Guild is making moves to refine its gaming ecosystem with a new proposal aimed at upgrading its frontend. The upgrade, executed through...
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Neuron Incentives: The ICP Community Debates Governance Rewards

Dominic Williams, the mind behind Internet Computer (ICP), recently sparked a governance debate on X. The question was straightforward: should users who delegate their...
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Australia Blocks DeepSeek from Government Networks Over Security Concerns

The Australian government has banned DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence platform, from all government networks and devices, citing security risks. The move reflects mounting...
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Functionland and Dfinity: A Decentralised Power Move

Functionland is stepping into the future of data ownership with a partnership that underscores its commitment to decentralisation. The collaboration with Dfinity signals a...
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YRAL Transitions to DOLR AI: Redefining Web3 with AI Integration

YRAL has officially rebranded to DOLR AI, marking a significant transformation in its mission. This change reflects a broader vision that combines Web3 and...
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OdinFun Goes Live: Memes and Bitcoin Runes Now at Your Fingertips

OdinFun has officially launched, unlocking a unique platform where users can create and trade Bitcoin memes and Runes tokens with incredible speed. The platform...