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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ICPSwap Integrates IC Explorer for Enhanced Token Tracking

The Internet Computer ecosystem continues to advance with tools designed to provide deeper insights into user interactions and token activity. One standout development is...
Maria Irene

Sonic Proposes Auto-Migration of ELNA DAO Liquidity to V3

In a move aimed at improving the efficiency and functionality of its liquidity pools, Sonic has introduced a proposal to automate the migration of...
Maria Irene

Halfway to a Million: Lendfinity’s $500K Milestone on Bitfinity

The decentralised finance (DeFi) sector often buzzes with achievements, but the recent milestone by Lendfinity, a lending protocol built on the Bitfinity network, is...
Maria Irene

Sonic Soars on Bitfinity

Sonic, ICPs leading Dex, has launched a new protocol on Bitfinity has officially gone live on Bitfinity, marking a significant development for the DeFi...
Maria Irene

Can Blockchain and AI Find the Perfect Balance?

The intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked lively debate about how these technologies can shape the future. Pierre Samaties, Chief Business...
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Personal DAO Brings ICP-Powered Governance to Communities Everywhere

Decentralised governance is taking on a new dimension with Personal DAO, a platform powered by the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Designed as a non-custodial...