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 Fall From Glory: Tigran Gambaryan’s Tangled Journey

Tigran Gambaryan once stood as a titan in the world of cybercrime enforcement. His meticulous work in the takedown of dark web marketplaces and...
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Monash Students Set to Launch Australia’s Most Powerful Student-Built Rocket

Monash University’s HiLaunch Powered Rocketry (HPR) team is gearing up for a significant milestone this weekend, with plans to launch their most advanced competition...
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Blockchain to the Rescue: Indonesia’s Digital Future Gets a Boost with...

Indonesia, with its vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands and a population surpassing 270 million, is on a path to substantial economic growth. Its...
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US Debt Interest Soars to $3 Billion a Day: A Fiscal...

The surge in interest expenses on US federal debt is truly staggering. At $3 billion per day, it's become a massive fiscal burden, tripling...
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Dubai Court Paves the Way for Crypto Salaries

Getting paid in cryptocurrency is gaining momentum, particularly after a significant ruling from a Dubai court on August 15. In a groundbreaking decision, the...
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Spend and Go: Mercuryo’s Crypto Card Hits Europe

Mercuryo, a rising player in the crypto payments scene, has introduced a new tool for digital asset holders in Europe: a Mastercard debit card...