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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Bitcoin’s Secret Sauce: Layer-2s Fueling the Bull Run, Says Dan Held

As the cryptocurrency market rides the waves of a bull cycle, a key ingredient behind this surge is emerging: Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. Dan Held,...
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Hytopia: Gaming’s Crypto Renaissance

When Minecraft announced its ban on NFTs in 2022, the ripples were felt across the gaming world. Among those hit hardest was NFT Worlds,...
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Indonesia Considers Tax Revamp for Cryptocurrencies

A call for reconsideration reverberates through Indonesia's financial corridors as the nation's digital asset landscape faces pivotal tax policy deliberations. Tirta Karma Senjaya, representing...
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Banking Giants Ride the Bitcoin Wave: ETFs and Mining Soar to...

The winds of change are sweeping through the financial and cryptocurrency landscapes, heralding an era where traditional banking behemoths and innovative crypto mining enterprises...
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PlanB’s Crystal Ball: 10 Months of Unstoppable FOMO

Bitcoin's recent surge past the $62,000 mark has sent waves of excitement through the cryptocurrency community. This milestone is not just a number; it...
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Blast-Off: Ethereum’s Layer-2 Network Ignites Billions in Crypto Adventure

Blast, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network launched its mainnet Thursday afternoon, finally unlocking billions of dollars’ worth of crypto funds that users had locked...