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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Government Jobs Surge Sparks Questions in US Employment Data

A recent report reveals that the US economy added a remarkable 785,000 government jobs in September, marking the second-largest monthly increase recorded. This surge...
Maria Irene

Unmasking Satoshi: A Code Analysis Journey with Amir Taaki

Amir Taaki, a pioneering figure in the Bitcoin community, has always been known for his unconventional insights and approaches to cryptocurrency development. With a...
Maria Irene

Connect the Dots: Konecta’s Vision for Seamless Service Interactions

A fresh approach to service requests and event management is making waves with the launch of Konecta, a web app designed to streamline the...
Maria Irene

Wallets Go Mobile: Asia-Pacific’s Cashless Revolution

Rapid growth in mobile wallet adoption is transforming the payment landscape across the Asia-Pacific region, as consumers increasingly shift away from cash. According to...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Enhances Bitcoin Transactions with Taproot Integration

Coinbase has announced a significant update for its users, allowing them to send Bitcoin (BTC) to Taproot addresses. This enhancement aims to simplify transactions...
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AI’s Impact on Software Engineering: A New Era of Skills and...

Rapid advancements in generative AI are poised to reshape the software engineering landscape dramatically, with Gartner forecasting that 80% of engineers will need to...