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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Canister Lab

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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

The AI Town That Thinks Like Us: Meet the Future of...

For the past few decades, scientists have tried to build models that mimic human societies. These models have used what’s known as agent-based modelling...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Canister Upgrades: Keeping Your Data Safe While Evolving

Data persistence is often an overlooked challenge in blockchain development, especially when dealing with canister upgrades. For most blockchain networks, upgrading smart contracts or...
Maria Irene

Yral and ICPump Wrap Up 2024 with Bold Updates for Creators...

Yral and ICPump are ending the year on a high note, unveiling a December roadmap packed with updates for creators and token enthusiasts alike....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Quantum Resistance: Future-Proofing Against the Willow Era

Bitcoin isn't afraid of Google's Willow chip, and here's why.Google’s Willow quantum computing chip has sent shockwaves through the tech world, with its ability...
Maria Irene

Avalanche 9000: A Game-Changer for Blockchain Scalability and DeFi

Avalanche is set to undergo one of its most significant upgrades since its inception with the rollout of "Avalanche 9000". The update, scheduled for...
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ICP Grant Powers Copute’s Decentralised Leap in AI and Gaming

A Singaporean startup specialising in decentralised computing, Copute, has received a significant boost through a community grant awarded by the DFINITY Foundation. This Swiss-based...