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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Trump Woos Bitcoin Miners: Promises Support

Former President Donald Trump made waves in the cryptocurrency world as he hosted a gathering of Bitcoin miners at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Tuesday...
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Big Bucks, New Laws, and Digital Dreams

The NFT world continues to buzz with activity as significant developments unfold across various fronts. Arbitrum's Gaming Catalyst Program has been given the green...
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MultiversX’s Sovereign Chains: A 100x Boost for Layer-2 Transactions

MultiversX has made a major stride in the blockchain world with the introduction of Sovereign Chains. This innovation promises to revolutionize the speed and...
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Polygon’s $720M Boost: Blockchain Projects Get a Major Lift

Polygon's latest move has set the crypto world abuzz with excitement. The launch of a $720 million Community Treasury is designed to supercharge blockchain...
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Crypto Community Weary Over Sitharaman’s Return

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again placed his trust in Nirmala Sitharaman by reappointing her as Finance Minister, ensuring her continued influence...
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Musk vs. Apple: A Clash Over AI Integration

Elon Musk has issued a stark warning to Apple regarding its plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices. Musk, the billionaire CEO of...