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...
Gaming
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TapSwap Levels Up with New City Builder Mode

TapSwap, the Telegram-based game that's been sweeping through the digital gaming landscape, is making waves once again with the launch of its new city...
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Binance Breaks Free: URL Unblocked for Indian Users After Regulatory Hurdles

Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange, has reached a significant milestone in India as its website is once again accessible to users across the country....
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Pump, Dump, and Pretend: How Celebrity Fakes Fueled a Token’s Rise...

In the wild world of cryptocurrency, there’s often a fine line between hype and fraud, and the story of Insane Labz and its LABZ...
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El Salvador Strikes $1.62B Deal for Ports, Paving Way for Bitcoin...

El Salvador is set to undergo a significant transformation as it secures a $1.62 billion investment to revitalise its seaports, a move closely linked...
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Texas Blockchain Council Backs Ted Cruz, Betting on Bitcoin’s Future

The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) has thrown its support behind Ted Cruz in his bid for reelection to the United States Senate, marking a...
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SunPump Beta Unleashes a New Wave of Meme Coins on TRON

SUN.io has taken a step forward in the world of decentralised finance (DeFi) with the introduction of SunPump Beta, a platform that’s set to...