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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ICP’s SNS Project Hits the Big Leagues: Listing on Major Exchange

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem is buzzing with excitement following a key milestone: the first SNS (Service Nervous System) project has been listed...
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Bali’s Digital Frontier: Dominic Williams Takes the Stage at Coinfest Asia

In the bustling tech and crypto hub of Bali, Coinfest Asia 2024 is shaping up to be a hotbed of innovative discussions and insights....
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Homebuyer Blues: Rate Cuts Fail to Impress

Homebuyer demand is taking a nosedive in the summer of 2024, coinciding with what is typically the peak season for new listings and price...
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Amity Global Institute Keeps the EduTrust Trophy for Four More Years

Amity Global Institute has once again proven its educational mettle by securing the EduTrust Certification for the third consecutive term. Awarded by the Committee...
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AI Anxiety Melts Away: Understanding Eases Job-Fear Concerns

Job security and ethical concerns loom large over the debate about artificial intelligence, but the real fear appears to diminish significantly once people start...
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Russia Embraces Crypto for International Trade Amid Sanctions

Russian lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking bill that will allow businesses to use cryptocurrencies for international transactions. The new legislation, set to come into...