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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Avalanche9000 Upgrade Introduces Permissionless Avalanche L1s, with Beam Leading the Charge

The recent Avalanche9000 upgrade has unlocked a game-changing feature for the Avalanche network, enabling permissionless Avalanche Layer 1 (L1) blockchains. This significant development allows...
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Querio Unveils Exciting Updates: New NFT Batch and Private AI Launch

Querio, an on-chain Web3 search engine, is revolutionising the discovery of decentralised applications (dApps) across multiple blockchains. By enabling seamless searches and connections within...
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Jeremy Grantham’s Latest Warning: Is Another Bubble About to Burst?

Few figures in the financial world command as much respect for predicting market bubbles as Jeremy Grantham. As the co-founder and chief investment strategist...
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Deutsche Bank Eyes Blockchain Leadership with L2 Solution

Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest financial institution, is taking a significant step towards blockchain innovation by developing its own layer-2 (L2) blockchain on Ethereum. Using...
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AI Meets Blockchain: Redefining the Internet’s Future

Chris Dixon recently spotlighted a pressing issue in the evolving tech landscape: the need for blockchain technology to counterbalance the rapid rise of artificial...
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Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts Sends Shockwaves Through Markets, Impacting...

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on 19 December, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of...