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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Sonic V3 Powers Up with $498K TVL and Fresh Liquidity Moves

Sonic V3 has reached a significant milestone, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) now standing at an impressive $498,000. This achievement marks a step...
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Lendfinity Adds a Splash of Excitement with Fresh Pool Options

Lendfinity has expanded its offerings, announcing the launch of new pools featuring Sonic and DragginzGame assets. The move is designed to enhance opportunities within...
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India Secures Landmark Deal for Free Access to 13,000 Scientific Journals...

The Indian government's announcement of the One Nation One Subscription scheme is set to revolutionise academic access in the country. Starting from January 1,...
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AI Meets ICP: Luke’s Vision for 2025

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is gearing up for a transformative 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) projects poised to make a substantial impact. Innovations...
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ICP’s On-Chain Advantage: Storing Data Without Centralisation

Did you know that the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) currently holds more data on-chain than all other blockchains combined? This staggering statistic showcases its...
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Vitalik, ICP, and the Blockchain Buzz: Could Ethereum and Internet Computer...

Speculation is heating up in the blockchain space, with whispers suggesting that Ethereum and the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) might be moving toward alignment....