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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Cobo Joins Forces with TON Blockchain to Enhance Digital Asset Security

Digital asset management is taking a significant leap forward as Cobo, a leading provider of digital asset custody and wallet services, announced its support...
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Meta’s New AI-Fueled Games Promise Unique Adventures Every Time

Imagine playing a game that changes every time you play it. This futuristic concept is becoming a reality as Meta, the social media giant,...
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Clearpool Opens New Path for Institutional DeFi Lending with Credit Vaults...

Imagine a financial landscape where institutional investors seamlessly access decentralized finance (DeFi) credit, leveraging blockchain technology for efficiency and security. This vision moved closer...
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Crypto Bets Predict Kamala Harris Will Replace Biden

Could Kamala Harris soon replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee? Crypto investors seem to think so. Following President Biden's lackluster performance in...
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Stablecoin GHO Makes a Bold Move on Arbitrum

Why launch a stablecoin on Arbitrum? Aave's DAO took a significant step forward by deploying the GHO stablecoin on the Arbitrum network, marking a...
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Binance Academy Continues Crypto Education Initiative with Bond University Partnership

Did you know that over 40% of university students globally now own cryptocurrency? This startling fact underscores a growing trend where digital assets are...