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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The DAO-mazing Year: ICP’s Governance Wins in 2024

Wrapping up 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the standout moments in the governance landscape of the Internet Computer (ICP). The year saw a...
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Driving the Future: ICP Joins Forces with CryptoAutos

Prepare for a shift in how luxury vehicles are purchased and owned. Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has teamed up with CryptoAutos, bringing together two...
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January’s Big Steps for Yral and ICPump.fun

As 2025 unfolds, Yral and ICPump.fun are setting ambitious goals to enhance user experience, decentralisation, and analytics. This month’s roadmap outlines a series of...
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Alice in Crypto-land: Verified at Birth, Questioned at the Door

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community might be used to bold experiments, but Alice has arrived to shake things up with a flair they...
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Central Banks Keep Buying Gold as Prices Surge 28% in 2024

The demand for gold continues to soar, with central banks playing a major role in driving this trend. November saw global central banks purchase...
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Elon Musk: AI’s Rise Is Outpacing Human Intelligence

Elon Musk has long been a vocal advocate for the potential of artificial intelligence, and his predictions are now becoming a reality. For over...