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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DFinance Turns Up the Heat on ICP

DFinance has thrown its hat in the decentralised finance ring with a distinctive twist that could make waves for Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). At...
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ICP Joins National DigiFoundry: Driving Blockchain Innovation for 2025

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has been integrated into the National DigiFoundry (NDF), marking a significant moment in blockchain innovation. As part of the...
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UniSat Indexer Updates: Enhancing Efficiency on Fractal

UniSat is set to release updates to its Indexer on Fractal next week, aiming to refine how BRC20 inscriptions are managed. This initiative targets...
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ICPCoins DEX: A New Era for Decentralised Trading on ICP

The upcoming ICPCoins DEX promises to redefine decentralised trading within the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem. Boasting features like concentrated liquidity and auto-pathfinding, this...
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Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...
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ICP’s Berilo Milestone: Debugging Canisters Made Simple

The Berilo Milestone introduces significant advancements for developers using Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), particularly in enhancing operational capabilities for managing canisters. This milestone is...