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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BitoBridge Opens New Horizons: IC Tokens Cross to Sui Network

The cryptocurrency and blockchain world is never short of exciting advancements, but the latest development involving BitoBridge and the Internet Computer (IC) ecosystem stands...
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Ethereum ETFs Ride a Wild Comeback Wave

Ethereum ETFs are experiencing a significant revival following a rough launch, drawing renewed interest amid shifting political and regulatory landscapes. What started as a...
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HBAR Set to Launch: SpaceX’s January Mission Fuels Talk of Interstellar...

A new era for space and blockchain technology is dawning as SpaceX gears up for a January launch that will put a Hedera-powered satellite...
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Dancing on a Tightrope: Markets Wobble Post-Election

As the post-election dust settles, Wall Street seems to be stumbling after an impressive rally. The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are heading for...
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Dominic Williams Addresses Key ICP Community Concerns: Stablecoins, DeFi &...

In a recent Q&A session on X, Dominic Williams, the founder of DFINITY, took time to respond to a variety of queries from the...
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Bitball: The Flag Football League Where Bitcoin Pays the Way

Russell Okung, the former Carolina Panthers NFL player, has a vision that’s as bold as it is groundbreaking. After a career in professional football...