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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Big Data Bonanza: Global Tech Giants Converge in Guiyang

The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 kicked off in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, drawing over 21,000 guests and 414 companies from around the...
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Nigeria’s Crypto Scene Steps Up: A New Era for Local Exchanges

Nigeria’s cryptocurrency landscape is experiencing a significant shift as the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted its first licenses to local crypto...
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Digital Wallets Win Big: India’s E-Commerce Boom Shifts to Alternative Payment...

India's digital landscape is buzzing with fresh momentum as the number of internet subscribers surged to 954 million by March 2024, up from 881...
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VR Headsets: The Unexpected Superpower for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Virtual reality (VR) has long been the domain of gamers and tech enthusiasts, but recent research reveals its potential to transform the lives of...
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Beijing E-Town’s Bold Bet: Crafting a Robot Utopia by 2030

Beijing E-Town, a burgeoning tech hub in China's capital, is making headlines with its ambitious plans to become the epicentre of the embodied intelligent...
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces French Legal Storm Over Alleged Organised...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is facing significant legal trouble in France, where authorities have taken drastic measures against the tech entrepreneur as part of...