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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Fitness Trackers: The New Frontier in Health Monitoring?

Wearable activity trackers have rapidly become a staple for fitness enthusiasts, with devices like the Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Oura ring gracing the wrists...
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India’s IIT Delhi Lands in Abu Dhabi: A New Era of...

The prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its first international campus in Abu Dhabi....
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Game On: Tasmania’s Arcade Extravaganza Hits the Wharf!

Tasmania is about to level up its gaming scene with the arrival of the Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase at Princes Wharf 1....
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Ripple Expands in Asia with Bold Moves

Ripple has been making waves in Asia this week with a series of announcements aimed at enhancing the crypto infrastructure to support blockchain adoption...
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Cardano’s Leap into Decentralisation: Chang Hard Fork Shakes Up Governance

Cardano, a leading Layer 1 blockchain founded by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by initiating the first phase of...
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OKX Makes Singapore Crypto Waves with Full Licence and New Leadership

The global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has taken a significant step in solidifying its presence in Singapore. The company announced that its Singapore entity, OKX...