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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Lightning Fast Battery: OPPO Find X7 Ultra Sets New Standard

OPPO has solidified its place at the top of the smartphone industry with its latest flagship, the Find X7 Ultra, achieving the number one...
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A Tang of the Wu: Legendary Album Hits the Blockchain

A rare piece of hip-hop history is making waves in Tasmania. The sole copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is...
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Lens Protocol Sets Its Sights High: A New Contender in Social...

Lens Protocol, one of the many decentralized social networks vying to take over from X (formerly Twitter), is seeking up to $50 million in...
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Crypto Queries: Brazil to Probe Foreign Exchanges

Brazil’s tax authority, the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB), is ramping up efforts to scrutinize foreign cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its borders. This initiative...
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Nvidia Soars to New Heights: Outpaces Microsoft and Apple

Nvidia has ascended to an unprecedented position in the tech world, surpassing both Microsoft and Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly listed...
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Biotech Bonanza: Surge in Venture Financing Ignites Industry

The first quarter of 2024 has brought a welcome surge in venture financing for the private biotech sector, with a remarkable 46% increase compared...