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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ICP’s Reverse Gas Fee Model: A Breakthrough in Blockchain Transaction Efficiency

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced a transformative solution with its reverse gas fee model, which fundamentally shifts how blockchain transactions are handled....
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US Credit Rejection Rates Hit Record Highs: Is the Debt Bubble...

The US credit market is facing a significant downturn as rejection rates for credit applications surge to unprecedented levels. According to the Federal Reserve’s...
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$ALPACALB Migration to $PACA: What You Need to Know

The Internet Computer ($ICP) ecosystem is abuzz with news that $ALPACALB, the community-loved token, is migrating to $PACA. This transition is expected to bring...
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Gary Gensler to Step Down as SEC Chair After Transformative Tenure

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from his position on January 20, 2025, marking...
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Motoko Unpacks Regex Tokens

Tackling regular expressions can feel like decoding a secret language, but a new project is shedding light on the intricacies of regex, all within...
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ETHless Swaps: MetaMask’s Gas Station Keeps Crypto Moving

Web3 enthusiasts often hit a snag that’s as frustrating as it is familiar: insufficient gas. When a wallet doesn’t have enough ETH to cover...