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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Starlink to Offer Lifeline with Free Emergency Access

Elon Musk has announced a new initiative for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that could revolutionise emergency communications. Starlink, known for its ambitious plan to...
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Binance Under Fire for Seizing Palestinian Funds

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is facing significant backlash after it reportedly seized all funds held by Palestinian users at the...
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Super Micro Takes a Tumble Amid Fraud Allegations

Super Micro Computer (SMCI), once a darling of the tech stock world, is now facing a sharp decline after serious fraud allegations surfaced. The...
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Fractal Mainnet: A New Chapter in Decentralised Innovation

The crypto world is abuzz as Fractal gears up for its highly anticipated mainnet launch on September 9th, 2024. With a slew of new...
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PayPal’s Stablecoin Surges but Can It Last?

PayPal USD (PYUSD) has made a splash by crossing the $1 billion market cap, but this didn’t happen overnight. When PayPal ventured into the...
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Zuckerberg’s COVID-19 Censorship Confession: Too Little, Too Late?

Mark Zuckerberg, the man at the helm of Meta, has dropped a bombshell that’s making waves across the tech and political landscape. In a...