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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Aus Building Costs on the Rise: Construction Industry Faces Tough Times

Construction costs in Australia are set to increase significantly over the next few years, with experts predicting a jump of more than 30 percent...
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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Amid Economic Uncertainty

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and frequently compared to MicroStrategy, has made headlines again with its latest Bitcoin acquisition. The...
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Bitcoin ATMs: Disappearing Fast or Just a Temporary Dip?

The world of Bitcoin ATMs is shrinking rapidly, with 334 machines disappearing from the global network in less than 40 days. This decline coincides...
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Deakin Unveils GIFT Campus: A New Era for Indian Students

Deakin University has opened its doors to a new chapter in India, welcoming its inaugural group of students at the GIFT City Campus in...
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Crypto’s Rollercoaster Ride: From Double-Digit Losses to Web3 Boom

Despite a challenging month for cryptocurrencies, marked by significant double-digit losses for major projects, the blockchain sector still holds promise for investors. The year...
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TeraWulf’s Take on Mergers: More Than Just Empire Building

Bitcoin mining firm TeraWulf has made it clear that while they’re open to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to boost profit margins, they won’t be...