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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VanEck’s Ethereum ETF Gambit: No Fees, Big Dreams

The anticipation for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has reached a fever pitch as prospective issuers prepare to launch these financial products. One of...
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Nubank Lights Up Bitcoin Transfers with New Partnership

Brazilian neobank Nubank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with payments platform Lightspark to bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 100 million customers across...
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Memecoins Lead the Pack: A Mid-Year Snapshot of the Cryptocurrency Landscape

The cryptocurrency industry has once again defied expectations in the first half of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of profitable sectors. Leading the charge,...
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Hamsters Unleashed: Iran’s Surging Craze for Crypto Game

Digital hamsters are reportedly taking over Iran, and the government isn’t too keen on it. The Telegram-based crypto game Hamster Kombat has seen surging...
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Moonshot Mania: DEX Screener’s New Launchpad for Meme Coins

DEX Screener, a blockchain explorer tailored for decentralized exchanges, has made waves with the launch of its new platform, Moonshot, on April 24th. Specifically...
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John Romero Questions AI’s Originality in Gaming

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of video game development, yet John Romero, co-founder of ID Software and co-creator of the iconic game...