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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Bitcoin Breakthrough: Emory University’s Bold Move into Crypto

Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has made headlines by becoming the first university in the United States to publicly report...
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Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Now Live on GeckoTerminal

The integration of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) into GeckoTerminal marks an exciting advancement for ICP enthusiasts and developers alike. By utilising threshold cryptography,...
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Helios Lights the Way: Multichain Made Easy for Ethereum

Ethereum’s journey toward creating a decentralised, accessible blockchain experience is getting a major boost with the evolution of Helios as a multichain light client....
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Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: A Lighter, More Accessible Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin, the influential co-founder of Ethereum, has long been a champion of blockchain accessibility and decentralisation, driving Ethereum’s evolution from a developer’s dream...
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India’s Startup Surge: VC Funding Hits $8.3 Billion in 2024

India’s startup ecosystem has hit a significant stride in 2024, recording a substantial increase in venture capital (VC) funding compared to last year. From...
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Manhattan’s Price Plunge: Big Apple Real Estate Back to 2013

Manhattan’s real estate scene has been nothing short of iconic, with lofty values historically setting the tone for New York’s housing market. However, current...