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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Coinbase Cuts Gas Fees, Smooths the Way for Crypto Newbies

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a groundbreaking new smart wallet designed to enhance user experience by eliminating gas fees and simplifying the...
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Virtual Reality Revolution: A Fresh Take on Dementia Care

Dementia Australia is showcasing an exciting innovation at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5 June. The organisation is launching D-Esc, a cutting-edge...
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Digital Yuan’s ‘Pilot’ Label Quietly Disappears, Sparking National Launch Speculation

China’s digital yuan app has quietly dropped the 'pilot' label from its name, prompting speculation that the country is on the verge of launching...
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Qatar’s Digital Currency Trials Begin

Qatar is taking a significant step forward in its financial sector with the Central Bank of Qatar (CBQ) announcing the completion of its infrastructure...
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Naidu’s Rise: A Boost for Crypto in India

Chandra Babu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has secured 16 seats in the recent Indian elections, positioning Naidu as a significant force in the...
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Firefighting from Space: AI’s Role in Preventing Australia’s Next Wildfire Crisis

Australian scientists are on the verge of a revolutionary advance in detecting bushfires, utilizing cube satellites equipped with artificial intelligence to identify fires from...