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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Linea’s Sequencer Snafu: A Halt in the Decentralization Journey

The recent incident involving Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Linea underscores a critical challenge in the realm of decentralized finance: the urgent need for more rapid...
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Bitcoin House Bali: Where Digital Dreams Meet Island Vibes

The grand opening of Bitcoin House Bali marks a significant milestone for Indonesia's burgeoning Bitcoin community. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Canggu, this...
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Global GDP Steady as Central Banks Play the Long Game

Economic stability is the focus as the world navigates a complex macroeconomic landscape. The Conference Board’s global GDP forecast for 2024 remains steady at...
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Property Pulse: Australia’s Housing Market Keeps Climbing

Australia's property market is maintaining its upward trajectory, with home values rising by 0.6% in May, marking 15 straight months of growth. This consistent...
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Goggle Mania: Google and Magic Leap Dive Back into Metaverse Dreams

Google and Magic Leap have joined forces to make another attempt at creating metaverse goggles. This new collaboration between the tech giants comes as...
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From BlackRock to the Blockchain: RWA Tokenization Gains Traction

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has long been a pioneer in investment strategies. Now, its foray into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has caught...