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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
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Tokenising Property: How Blockchain Could Bridge the Property Ownership Gap

The generational divide is increasingly visible in wealth distribution, with real estate being one of the most significant markers of this disparity. Older generations,...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Builders Buzzing: The Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade Is Here

The Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade has sparked a wave of enthusiasm across the Bitcoin community. This latest advancement promises a significant transformation, addressing some long-standing...
Maria Irene

Buffett Buys Pizza and Pools While Apple Takes a Dip

Warren Buffett’s portfolio moves never fail to spark a wave of interest, and his latest decisions certainly haven’t disappointed. For the first time since...
Maria Irene

StarkWare Eyes Bitcoin Upgrade: OP_CAT to Revolutionise Layer 2 Functionality

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben Sasson anticipates a groundbreaking upgrade to the Bitcoin network, dubbed OP_CAT, within the next year. Speaking at Devcon 2024 in...
Maria Irene

How Elon Musk’s Patent “Gift” Was a Masterclass in Strategic Warfare

Back in 2014, the world of automaking was left puzzled when Elon Musk made a shocking announcement. In a blog post titled “All Our...
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Trump’s Crypto Push Could Nudge China into Action, Says HashKey CEO

The global cryptocurrency landscape could be in for a shake-up if the United States, under the Trump administration, adopts a pro-crypto stance. Xiao Feng,...