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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Stake Your Claim: Babylon’s Self-Custody Revolution in Crypto Security

Babylon is making waves in the cryptocurrency world with its innovative Bitcoin staking protocol designed to bolster the security of Proof of Stake (PoS)...
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Monash Scientists Create New AI Tool for Drug Discovery

A breakthrough in artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the early stages of drug discovery. Australian researchers, led by Monash University, have unveiled an...
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Digital Dilemmas: Asia’s Social Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges

Asia's social sector is stepping into the digital era with enthusiasm, yet recent findings suggest significant gaps in preparedness for cybersecurity threats. The Doing...
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Trump Coin Buzz: Crypto Community Speculates on DJT Token Launch

Donald Trump appears to be tapping into the $2.5 trillion crypto industry with rumors swirling about a new crypto token dubbed "Trump Coin." As...
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FU Money for Gamers: OpenSeason’s Big Token Airdrop

The creators of OpenSeason, a crypto-themed battle royale shooter game that uses Ethereum NFT access passes, have some exciting news for their community. On...
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TikTok’s AI Avatars: The Future of Ad Content

TikTok is on the cusp of revolutionizing advertising with its latest announcement: the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered “digital avatars” that can promote products with...