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 to Address Bitcoin Faithful in Nashville Appearance

Former President Trump has confirmed his attendance as a speaker at the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, later this month, marking a significant...
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Gaming’s New Frontier: Bragging Rights in the Web3 Era

Gamers are a breed apart, driven not just by the thrill of play but by the pursuit of victory and recognition. In the evolving...
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Digitalx Brings Bitcoin ETF to ASX

Digitalx, a digital asset management firm, is set to make waves with the launch of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities...
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PancakeSwap and APX Finance Flip the Script

PancakeSwap has announced a scheduled system upgrade for its partner, APX Finance, set to take place on July 10, 2024, starting at noon UTC....
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Uniswap Battles SEC Over DeFi Regulation

Uniswap Labs, the developer behind the widely used decentralized exchange Uniswap, is intensifying its efforts to challenge the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)...
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Soccer Stars Kick Up Waves with Water Coin

Ronaldinho Gaúcho has become the latest soccer legend to promote the Solana token Water Coin (WATER) on Instagram, following a similar post from Lionel...