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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Xapo Bank Breaks Ground with Interest-Bearing Bitcoin and Fiat Accounts in...

Xapo Bank, a pioneering player in the digital asset custody space, is making waves with its latest offering in the UK market. Known for...
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Bitcoin’s DeFi Dream Awakens: OP_NET Set to Bring Smart Contracts to...

For years, the vision of decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Bitcoin blockchain has remained just out of reach. Bitcoin, renowned for its security and...
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CoinDCX Rolls Out Crypto Safety Net with New Protection Fund

CoinDCX, a prominent name in India's cryptocurrency exchange landscape, is making waves with the launch of its Crypto Investors Protection Fund (CIPF). This initiative...
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Australian Team’s Space Farming Innovation Could Revolutionize Earthly Gardens

La Trobe University and Gaia Project Australia have become notable contenders in NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge with their groundbreaking approach to space agriculture....
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Biotech IPO Boom: Companies Reap Rewards in Surge of Public Offerings

A vibrant wave of biotech initial public offerings (IPOs) has made a remarkable comeback in early 2024, defying a two-year decline and signaling renewed...
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Bitcoin Mining’s New Frontier: Heat and Innovation at the Forefront

Bitcoin mining has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. What was once an endeavor often associated with high energy consumption and limited sustainability...