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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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...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...
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Arbitrum Plays the Game: A 200 Million ARB Boost for Web3...

The virtual playgrounds of Web3 gaming are about to receive a substantial infusion of resources, courtesy of Arbitrum's ambitious Gaming Catalyst Program. With a...
Maria Irene

ICP Joins the Wirex Wallet: Spend Your Crypto with Ease!

The ICP and Wirex community is abuzz with the latest integration of Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) tokens into the Wirex ecosystem, a move set...
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Ether.Fi’s Launch on Binance Launchpool: A Gateway to New Yield Opportunities

Launching its ETHERFI token through Binance Launchpool, Ether.Fi begins an electrifying journey, a move championed by Binance launchpool itself. This initiative is poised to...
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Tensor Foundation Unveils Ambitious Plans for TNSR Token on Solana NFT...

The Tensor Foundation, an emerging force in the realm of Solana NFTs, recently took to Twitter to outline its vision for the TNSR token,...
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Crypto Casts Its Vote: Shaping the 2024 U.S. Elections

As the calendar pages turn toward the 2024 U.S. elections, a new player is making its presence felt in the political arena: the cryptocurrency...
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Dencun Hard Fork: Ethereum’s Leap Towards Affordable Futures

The digital landscape is once again on the cusp of a significant evolution, this time led by Ethereum's Dencun hard fork. With the inclusion...