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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Binance Celebrates Milestones and Leadership at Blockchain Australia’s 10th Anniversary

Binance recently showcased its commitment to the blockchain community at Blockchain Australia’s 10th anniversary celebration. Head of Regional Markets, Vishal Sacheendran, and ANZ GM,...
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Shopify Embraces Crypto with Helio’s Solana Pay Boost

Shopify merchants now have a powerful new tool at their disposal thanks to a significant upgrade in the Solana Pay plugin by Helio. This...
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Steel & Innovation Unite: Monash University and Tata Steel Collaborate on...

Monash University and Tata Steel have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership to address global challenges in decarbonisation, sustainable resource recovery, and smart manufacturing technologies....
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TON Blockchain Outpaces Ethereum in Daily Users

A new chapter in the blockchain saga has unfolded as Telegram’s TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in daily active addresses. This milestone marks a significant...
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Manta Network’s $50M EcoFund Makes Waves in Blockchain Innovation

The Manta Foundation has recently announced a significant initiative aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the blockchain sector. With the launch of a...
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Petro-Dollar Era Ends: Saudi Arabia Ditches US Dollar for Oil Sales

Saudi Arabia’s decision not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar agreement with the United States has sent shockwaves through the global economy. The kingdom’s move...