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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America’s Bitcoin Plan: A 35% Debt Slash or Fantasy?

The idea of the United States holding a Bitcoin reserve is making waves, with projections from VanEck suggesting it could slash national debt by...
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500k Identities: Internet Identity Leads 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has much to celebrate, with Internet Identity (II) taking centre stage. This year...
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UAE’s $40 Billion Bitcoin Bet Signals Crypto Powerhouse Status

The United Arab Emirates is making waves in the crypto space, holding $40 billion worth of Bitcoin and emerging as a leader in blockchain innovation....
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Rate Cuts Abound, But Inflation Clouds the Horizon

Central banks across the globe are embracing rate cuts at a pace not seen in years. With 74% of these institutions easing monetary policy...
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ICP’s Gravity Game: How $BOB Keeps the Ecosystem in Check

The Internet Computer  ecosystem often feels like a balancing act where innovation pushes boundaries while mechanisms are needed to anchor stability. In the world...
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From Infrastructure to Innovation: ICP’s Blueprint for Web3 Growth

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) lays the groundwork for the next phase of the internet, transitioning from Web2’s centralisation to Web3’s decentralisation. As a...