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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Uniswap v4 Shakes Up DeFi with Custom Hooks and Lower Costs

Uniswap’s latest upgrade is live, and it’s bringing a fresh layer of flexibility to decentralised finance. Users can now provide liquidity on v4 through...
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Alice Vote Sparks Debate Over Proposal to Raise Fees

The latest governance proposal has sparked fresh debate within the Alice community, as discussions heat up over a planned increase in ledger fees. The...
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Odin Fun: Speed, Simplicity, and Bitcoin – The New Way to...

Bob Bodily's new venture, Odin Fun, is setting the stage for a fresh approach to Bitcoin trading. Promising lightning-fast transactions and an intuitive, decentralised...
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The Internet Computer Gets a Makeover: Say Hello to the New...

A major shift in the infrastructure of the Internet Computer is underway, making it more decentralised and capable of greater performance. The latest changes,...
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Powell Gives Crypto a Green Light, and Web3 Takes Flight

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has given banks the green light to serve crypto customers. This pivotal statement signals a much-needed change...
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Tülu 3’s Grand Entrance: The Open-Source Model That Outshines DeepSeek V3

The artificial intelligence space is no stranger to breakthroughs, but the latest release from the Allen Institute for AI is set to turn a...