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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Breaking the Chains of Censorship: DarkIRC’s Fight for Unfiltered Freedom

The rise of censorship across the internet, particularly in the crypto space, has given birth to DarkIRC—billed as the world’s strongest anonymous chat system....
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Southport’s Half-Built Waverley Residences Seeks New Owner

The Gold Coast property market is facing another test as the Waverley Residences, an unfinished apartment block in Southport, goes on sale. The project,...
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Cracking Cholesterol’s Code: Monash Team Reveals New Drug Target

In a significant breakthrough, scientists from Monash University have uncovered the structure of a previously elusive protein known as ‘LYCHOS.’ This discovery holds great...
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Bank of America Glitch Sparks Customer Frustration and Bitcoin Jokes

Bank of America customers found themselves in a frustrating position on October 2, when tens of thousands were suddenly locked out of their accounts...
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Melbourne Gears Up for Solana Hackathon with Co-Hack Warm-up

Melbourne’s tech enthusiasts are gathering this Friday at UPSIDE DAO for the highly anticipated Co-Hack event, a precursor to the global Solana Radar Hackathon....
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Green Wheels, Big Dreams: Calibike Electrifies Corona

Calibike, a fresh face in the electric bike industry, officially rolled out its innovative products in Corona, California, on September 14th, 2024. This event...