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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AI Agents Flourish on the Internet Computer

The Internet Computer (ICP) is advancing by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology, offering a unique platform for developing and operating AI agents...
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Track the Top Tokens: ICP Unveils New Weekly Volume Bubbles Filter

Keeping up with the fluctuating world of cryptocurrency is no easy task, especially when it comes to tracking which tokens are making waves. To...
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BOB vs Bitcoin: The Debate Around Energy and Utility

The comparisons between $BOB and Bitcoin are becoming frequent, and the conversation is heating up. $BOB’s approach to value creation diverges sharply from Bitcoin’s...
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How Bob.fun’s Agents and Launchpad Could Ignite $BOB’s Deflationary Boom

$BOB has established itself as a cornerstone token within the ICP ecosystem, and its future appears even brighter with the innovations emerging from Bob.fun....
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OpenAI’s Bold Forecast: AGI on the Horizon, and Surprises Along the...

In a world where artificial intelligence has already transformed industries, Sam Altman and his team at OpenAI are pushing the boundaries even further. According...
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ICP’s Unlikely Competitors: Big Tech Clouds in the Crosshairs

When we think of the Internet Computer (ICP), it's tempting to compare it with other blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Solana, or NEAR. However, ICP's...