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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Elon Musk Responds Playfully to Biden Criticism Amid Social Media Stir

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and a prominent figure in the tech and crypto world, sparked a social media buzz with his recent comments...
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Aerodrome Finance Hits $1.66B Volume Milestone, Rewards Community Engagement

Aerodrome Finance, a prominent automated market maker (AMM) and liquidity platform on Base, has achieved a significant milestone with its recent Epoch 45 recording...
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Web3 Solutions Transform Water Access in Rural India

The Crypto Council for Innovation revealed striking improvements in rural India's water accessibility, attributing these gains to decentralized web3 solutions showcased in a recent...
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Regulatory Clarity Urged as CFTC Chair Pushes for Oversight of Bitcoin...

The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies faced renewed scrutiny on July 9th, as Rostin Behnam, Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reiterated his...
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Goldman Sachs Steps into Tokenization Arena with Three New Products

In a bold move set to redefine its role in the digital asset space, Goldman Sachs, under the leadership of Matthew McDermott, global head...
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Crypto Startups Surge in Africa and Asia Amid Regulatory Shifts

The landscape of cryptocurrency startups is undergoing a significant shift as Africa and Asia emerge as hotspots for new ventures, surpassing traditional leaders like...