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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Hang Seng Plummets: China’s Market Rollercoaster Leaves Investors Stunned

A shocking turn of events has sent shockwaves through global markets today, as Hong Kong's Hang Seng index suffered a staggering 9.4% decline—the largest...
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Trump’s Triumph Could Send Solana Soaring

As the political landscape heats up in the United States, the world of cryptocurrency is also buzzing with potential. Recent insights from Standard Chartered...
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Longevity: The Myth of Living to 150 and the Realities of...

Gerontologist Jay Olshansky has spent decades challenging the prevailing narratives about human longevity, and his latest findings are stirring the pot once again. Known...
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Who’s the Real Satoshi? Szabo Takes the Lead in Betting Odds...

The hunt for Bitcoin’s elusive creator has taken another twist, with American computer scientist Nick Szabo now leading the odds on Polymarket to be...
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Housing Market Shake-Up: Inventory Levels Surge Across America

As 2024 draws to a close, a notable shift is taking place in America's housing market, characterised by a surge in housing inventory across...
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Runes Sparks Fresh Waves on Bitcoin’s Shores

Excitement is growing within the Bitcoin community as the Runes protocol officially goes live on the Fractal Mainnet. Block 84,000 has now been mined,...