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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Jiritsu Network’s Integration of Franklin Templeton on Avalanche

The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi) takes a promising leap forward with Jiritsu Network’s latest announcement. By leveraging its Avalanche-powered...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Introduces Movement (MOVE) with Experimental Label

Coinbase has announced the addition of Movement (MOVE) to its trading platform, with support rolling out for the Ethereum network under the ERC-20 standard....
Maria Irene

ICTO Proposal Aims to Empower Token Creation on $ICP

The blockchain space is brimming with innovation, and the latest proposal from ICTO promises to add an exciting new layer to the Internet Computer...
Maria Irene

Virtuals Protocol: Modular AI Meets Transparency

Virtuals Protocol has emerged as a standout in the evolving landscape of AI, presenting a system so sophisticated that even seasoned observers find its...
Maria Irene

The Evolution of Ethereum Wallets: Prioritising Security, Privacy, and Integration

The world of Ethereum wallets is evolving rapidly, driven by the growing need for seamless user experiences, robust security measures, and privacy enhancements. As...
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Dominic Williams Shares Early Crypto Milestones, Teases ICP’s AI-Driven Future

Dominic Williams, the visionary behind the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has shared a fascinating glimpse into his early contributions to cryptocurrency development, while offering...