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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Litecoin Outshines Ethereum in Active Addresses Surge

Litecoin, often considered the silver to Bitcoin's gold, has recently surpassed Ethereum in the number of active addresses. This development marks a significant milestone...
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Crypto Miners Transform for AI Boom

The rapid surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities is driving a significant transformation in the crypto mining industry. Traditionally focused on validating...
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Crypto Colossus: Binance Surpasses 200 Million Users

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, where innovation and disruption are daily occurrences, reaching monumental milestones is a testament to the resilience and adaptability...
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Telegram Launches “Stars” Token for In-App Purchases

Social messaging giant Telegram has introduced a new feature, "Telegram Stars," offering users the ability to purchase digital goods and services directly within the...
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McDonald’s Singapore Launches “My Happy Place” Metaverse World

McDonald's Singapore has taken a digital leap with the unveiling of its very own metaverse world, dubbed "My Happy Place," available through its official...
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Blockchain Meets Couture: Jil Sander and Maison Margiela’s Digital Leap

Jil Sander and Maison Margiela, two stalwarts of the luxury fashion world, are embracing blockchain technology to enhance the authenticity and traceability of their...