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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ICP vs Solana: The Blockchain Showdown Shaping the Future

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and Solana, two significant names in blockchain technology, are often compared for their capabilities and contributions to the decentralised...
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Mystery in San Francisco: Family Challenges Suicide Ruling

Parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, are calling for an FBI investigation into the techie’s death. Balaji, who was found...
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Crypto $Cloud: The Meme with the Power to Redefine the Future...

Cloud’s ambitions are rapidly advancing in the blockchain space, with a growing reputation poised to surpass pioneering projects like Motoko and Ghost. These respected...
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Bitmap’s Blueprint for a Decentralised Metaverse Future

Bitmap is reimagining Bitcoin blocks as more than mere data carriers, transforming them into unique, ownable slices of the Metaverse. By doing so, it...
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Avalanche Simplifies Blockchain Building for All

Avalanche is making strides in simplifying blockchain creation and deployment with the release of Avalanche9000. This update introduces tools that cater to developers and...
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Bitcoin Hedged ETFs Signal Bold Step into Mainstream Finance

ProShares has unveiled its latest move into the exchange-traded fund market, proposing a trio of ETFs that could blend traditional asset exposure with the...