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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Coinbase Challenges Senators’ Call for Tighter Regulation on Bitcoin ETFs

Amidst growing debates over the regulation of cryptocurrency ETFs, Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has criticized a recent letter by two United States...
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Bitcoin Rumors Sparked by Max Keiser’s Tweet

Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser has once again set the cryptocurrency world abuzz with rumors of a potential $500 billion Bitcoin purchase by Qatar, a...
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Xverse Wallet Embraces Runes: A New Era for Bitcoin Fungible Tokens

The buzz around BRC-20 tokens has been palpable in the Bitcoin community, with the Ordinals protocol enabling users to embed NFT-like assets on the...
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Ether Fees Take a Dive: The Dencun Drop

As whispers of Ethereum's Dencun upgrade evolved into a chorus of anticipation, the crypto community braced for what was promised to be a landmark...
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Satoshi Saga: Court Unmasks Wright’s Bitcoin Claim

Deciphering the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, has become a digital era legend, rivaling the hunt for the Holy...
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Solana Ecosystem Call Kochi: A Festive Gathering of Web3 Enthusiasts

In the heart of Kochi, amidst the vibrant pulse of Kerala's tech scene, Solana Ecosystem Call IRL brought together a dynamic group of 24+...