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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Maldives Embraces UPI: A Step Toward Financial Revolution

The Maldives is making a notable shift toward modernising its financial infrastructure by introducing India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI). This decision, made by President...
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ICP Ninja: Deploy Smart Contracts in Seconds, No Code Worries

ICP Ninja is here, and it’s set to transform the way developers deploy smart contracts on the Internet Computer (ICP). With the rise of...
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House Hunters Beware: Investors Are Bailing

Mortgage rates have hit a peak of 6.8%, and the ripple effects are being felt across the real estate market, particularly for investors. What...
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Dominic Williams on the Future of Tech: Insights from ICP Hub...

During his stay in Argentina for the Tech Forum week, Dominic Williams, the founder of DFINITY, shared valuable insights in an interview with the...
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Dominic Williams on How Tech’s Quiet Changes are Shaping Our Future

At this year's Tech Forum Argentina in Buenos Aires, Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY and creator of the Internet Computer (ICP), delivered a keynote...
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Juno’s Latest Update: A Stellar Leap in ICP Management!

The new Juno release arrives, packed with features that promise to enhance the developer experience and improve how users interact with their wallets. This...