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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

DOM wallet launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...
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SQLite Support Now Available in Internet Computer Canisters

Developers building on the Internet Computer (IC) can now integrate SQLite databases directly into their Rust-based canisters with the new ic-rusqlite package. This wrapper...
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Caffeine AI’s New 3D Map Builder Simplifies Custom Mapping for Developers

Developer @AmSpeed_ has created a fully functioning 3D map builder using Caffeine AI, enabling users to design and embed interactive 3D maps into projects...
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$BOB Holder Numbers Hit Record Levels as Community Grows

$BOB holders have reached a record high, with the number of addresses holding a non-zero balance climbing past 6,300 according to data from ICTerminal....
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Toko Launches New Alpha Update to Improve ICP NFT Management

Toko, the platform positioning itself as a one-stop shop for NFTs on the Internet Computer, is set to release a new alpha update tomorrow....
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Decide AI Launches Billing and Payments to Support Developer Access

Decide AI has introduced a new billing and payments feature, enabling developers to top up their accounts to access Decide ID uniqueness verification for...
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$LIQ Staking Surpasses 5 Million Tokens with 23% APY

$LIQ has seen a robust start since going live two weeks ago, with over 5 million tokens already staked. The staking programme has also...