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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Partyhats: The ICP-Powered NFT Platform Giving You a Stake in the...

The Partyhats NFT collection has quickly evolved from a simple digital collectible into a fully operational platform offering unique earning opportunities. By integrating cutting-edge ...
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$ALICE Airdrop Today at 9 PM UTC—Here’s What You Need to...

The $ALICE token has gained considerable attention in the ICP communities, and today marks an exciting moment for the project. The highly anticipated airdrop...
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Trump’s Surprise Pardon for Silk Road Founder Sparks Controversy

Ross Ulbricht, the figure behind the notorious online marketplace Silk Road, has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by former U.S. President Donald...
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Ramaswamy Bids Farewell to DOGE as Ohio Beckons

V ivek Ramaswamy, the entrepreneur handpicked by President Donald Trump to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has announced...
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Dominic Williams Weighs In as Trump and Melania Coins, Along with...

Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer (ICP), has become a key voice in the industry, particularly as the recent launch of Trump and...
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WLFI Expands Crypto Portfolio with $47M Bitcoin and Ethereum Purchases

As Donald Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance platform closely affiliated with...