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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AI Bucks the Trend: Generative Tech Steals the Show in Healthcare...

The surge in generative AI investment is creating a buzz in the healthcare sector, even as overall startup funding takes a nosedive. A report...
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Hive’s Big Bitcoin Bet on Paraguay

Paraguay is making strides in its ambition to become a crypto hotspot, as Canadian mining giant Hive Digital announced its plans to open a...
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Ether ETFs Light Up US Markets

Spot Ether exchange-traded funds have finally been given the green light to begin trading in the United States on July 23. This significant approval...
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Evnia Expands Scope to Embrace Gaming Industry Professionals

Philips' gaming monitor brand, Evnia, is broadening its horizon to cater not only to gamers but also to professionals across the gaming industry. This...
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Jordan Launches National Blockchain Network to Revolutionize Government Services

Jordan has taken a significant leap into the digital era with the launch of its national blockchain technology network, Modee Dlt, in collaboration with...
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Housing Market Cools as Winter Bites in Australia

Economist Kaytlin Ezzy has shed light on the recent slowdown in housing value growth across the nation. The National Home Value Index (HVI) growth...