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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Trump’s Crypto Curveball: Bitcoin Reserves?

Donald Trump, never one to shy away from making headlines, is set to take the cryptocurrency world by storm. According to Dennis Porter, CEO...
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WazirX Hit by Massive Security Breach

WazirX, one of India's top cryptocurrency exchanges, has experienced a major security breach, losing a staggering $234 million. The breach involved a series of...
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Housing Crunch Could Cost Victoria Over $1 Billion

Australia's state of Victoria's housing market is facing a challenging period, with the potential for more than $1 billion in lost social benefits, including...
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Ether ETFs: Ready for Lift-Off

United States spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gearing up for their launch, with industry insiders predicting a bumpy start but a significant long-term...
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Vitalik Buterin: Think Beyond Pro-Crypto Politics

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has voiced concerns over the growing trend of the crypto community supporting political candidates solely based on their...
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Bitcoin on TON: New Heights Await

The TON Foundation has made waves with the announcement of a cross-bridge service that allows Bitcoin transfers to and from the Telegram-based TON blockchain....