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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DeFi Technologies Bets Big on Bitcoin

DeFi Technologies, a Canadian public company, has officially adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. This significant decision was announced on May 28,...
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Travala’s Travel Token Twist with Telegram’s TON

Travala, a prominent travel booking site, has just integrated with Telegram Open Network (TON), marking a significant advancement in the use of cryptocurrency for...
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Ripple and Georgia: A Digital Currency Dance

Ripple and the National Bank of Georgia have announced a partnership to explore the digitization of the local economy. Unveiled on June 11, 2024,...
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Solana Fights Back: Ending Sandwich Attacks to Protect Traders

Solana, a rapidly growing blockchain platform, is making significant strides to combat a persistent problem within its ecosystem: sandwich attacks. These attacks, a form...
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Memecoin Millionaires: Teenagers Cashing In

Teenagers are striking it rich by launching memecoins, with some hitting the million-dollar mark seemingly overnight. The demand for these quirky digital currencies far...
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Base Gains Traction: From Coins to Cats

The Base ecosystem is experiencing a rapid expansion, highlighted by the impressive growth of the $BRETT token, which soared from a $6 million market...