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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Bitcoin Vegas Gets a Shot of ODIN•FUN

Bitcoin 2025 has landed in Las Vegas with scale and significance. Held at The Venetian Resort from May 27 to 29, the gathering has...
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Kenya’s ICP Queen Just Bagged an Award

Yvonne Kagondu turned heads this weekend—not with tech demos or fiery tweets, but by simply walking on stage to collect the Woman of the...
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Bitcoin Drips and Liquidity Flips

The team behind Blockminer has just dropped a new piece into the puzzle with the launch of its Automated Liquidity Program, or ALP. It’s...
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Plug’s Got Layers—And It Just Added a Few More

Plug Wallet has tossed a few more tools into its already busy toolbox. The new release—version 2.6.5—arrives with a handful of updates that will...
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Dmail Launches NFT Domain Marketplace with Over 3.16 Million Tradeable Domains

Dmail has officially launched its NFT Domain Marketplace, allowing users to trade over 3.16 million minted NFT domains. The new platform turns domain names...
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Pizza Ninjas Expand Collection with New Ordinals and Custom Drops

Pizza Ninjas is firing up the oven again, and this time it’s coming back with more toppings, more flair, and a bigger slice of...