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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A DAO, a Fund, and an AI Walk Into a Blockchain:...

The world of ICP has seen its fair share of quirky innovations, but Alice SNS DAO takes the cake—and maybe the coffee. A product...
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High Demand or Hiccups? Binance Halts ICP Withdrawals

Binance has announced a temporary pause on withdrawals of Internet Computer (ICP) tokens, citing "high withdrawal volumes" as the cause. The suspension, which is...
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US Banks Face Extended Streak of Unrealized Losses Amid Rate Shifts

US banks are grappling with sustained unrealized losses on investment securities, with the figure reaching a staggering $364 billion in the third quarter of...
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DYP Holders: Your Token’s Next Big Move – Get Ready for...

Dypius (DYP) holders using Coinbase need to act fast as a significant change is on the horizon. The DYP token is migrating to its...
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Grind Wallet: The Sleek New Crypto Wallet for the Internet Computer

Grind Wallet has emerged as a new player in the world of crypto wallets, offering a dedicated solution for users of the Internet Computer...
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Dominic Williams Champions ICP’s Role in AI Transparency

"Forecasters saying blockchain will add transparency and verification to AI models. True, but... UNEQUIVOCALLY: the ONLY way to know an AI model has produced...