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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Wyoming’s New Institute Aims to Unveil Bitcoin’s Complexities

The University of Wyoming is setting the stage for a fresh perspective on Bitcoin research with the launch of its new Bitcoin Research Institute,...
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BRICS Gears Up for Financial Power Shift

The BRICS nations are on the verge of reshaping the landscape of global financial institutions, according to Roman Marshavin, the World Bank Executive Director...
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Crypto Bets Heat Up as Paris Olympics Kick Off

With the grand opening ceremony setting the stage, the 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and the betting world is buzzing with excitement. Polymarket,...
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Bing’s Big Leap: Microsoft Joins the AI Search Race

At the Google Developer Conference in May, Google’s AI Overviews made headlines by inserting AI-generated summaries into search results. While its rollout had its...
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Snowden’s Crypto Caution: Don’t Fall for Political Promises

Edward Snowden, the former NSA employee turned whistleblower, sent a clear message to Bitcoin enthusiasts on Friday, urging them to approach crypto-friendly politicians with...
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Ledger Flex: The New Wallet Flexing in Crypto Security

Ledger, the hardware wallet manufacturer, has introduced its latest innovation, the Ledger Flex wallet. This new addition builds on the design language and E...