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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Bengaluru Auto Driver Takes a Crypto Ride—Literally!

In the bustling streets of Bengaluru, an auto driver has managed to capture the attention of social media users, not for his driving skills,...
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ARC’s Big Bet: The New Powerhouse of Web3

ARC, a Singapore-based community that’s making waves in the blockchain world, has just secured $4.5 million in funding, aiming to build a Web3 version...
Maria Irene

AI’s New Superpower: Diagnosing Disease with a Cough

A cough is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, but researchers in India, armed with cutting-edge AI technology from Google, are proving that it...
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Building Blues: How Policy Hurdles Are Stalling Victoria’s Housing Recovery

Government charges and regulatory shifts have left a noticeable dent in Victoria's housing market, casting shadows over what could have been a strong recovery...
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Gold’s Signal: The Bull’s Back in Town

Gold has recently reached an all-time high (ATH), signalling a noteworthy shift in global liquidity patterns. For over a decade, gold has often been...
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OKX Turns Up the Heat Down Under with AUD Trading Pairs

OKX, a major player in the global crypto exchange and Web3 technology arena, has unveiled a significant development for its Australian user base: the...