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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TRON’s Bold Leap: Justin Sun Eyes Top 3 Spot in Crypto...

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has set his sights high, boldly predicting that TRX, the native cryptocurrency of the TRON network, will be...
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AI: From Angels to Algorithms

Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision and renowned macroeconomist, has often been a voice of clarity in chaotic financial landscapes. His latest commentary on...
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Fractal Launches Ordinals: brc-20 Inscribing Now Live!

Fractal’s much-anticipated Ordinals feature is now live, following the mining of block 21,000, marking a major milestone for the Fractal Mainnet. This launch introduces...
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Zondacrypto Opens Poland’s First Cryptocurrency Education Center in Katowice

Zondacrypto, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Poland, has launched the country’s first dedicated cryptocurrency education center. Located at 21 Staromiejska Street in Katowice, the...
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Dimon Warns of Stagflation Risk as U.S. Economy Faces Uncertain Path

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has once again raised the spectre of stagflation, despite recent signs that inflation is easing in the U.S. Speaking...
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Google’s Account Deletion Move Hints at the End of Free Storage...

Google's decision to delete user accounts inactive for over two years has sparked concerns, especially among tech enthusiasts like YouTuber "Mental Outlaw." The influencer...