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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Telegram’s TON Takes Off: Ad Revenue Sharing Sends Prices Soaring

Telegram's recent announcement to share ad revenue through its TON blockchain has sparked a frenzy in the crypto market, catapulting the TON token's value...
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Solana’s NFT Ecosystem Breaks the Bank: A $5 Billion Triumph

As the digital art and collectibles market continues to flourish, Solana's non-fungible token (NFT) platform has carved out a significant milestone, amassing an impressive...
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Marathon Digital Unveils Anduro: A Multichain Layer-2 Network for Bitcoin Scaling

Crypto mining powerhouse Marathon Digital ventures into new territory with the announcement of Anduro, a groundbreaking multichain layer-2 network aimed at accelerating Bitcoin development...
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Breath in, Art Out: Musée d’Orsay Unveils NFT Collection

At the intersection of traditional artistry and blockchain innovation lies the Musée d’Orsay's latest venture—a series of tokenized artworks born from experimentation and collaboration....
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Ethereum Sets Sail for Cancun-Deneb: A Leap Towards Decentralized Finance’s New...

Ethereum stands at the cusp of another transformative phase with its eagerly anticipated Cancun-Deneb upgrade. This development is more than a routine update; it...
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Bitcoin’s Global Surge: Navigating Unprecedented Heights and the Dawn of ‘Crypto...

The narrative of Bitcoin's recent ascent to unprecedented levels across over thirty countries, including economic giants like China and India, and also Australia, is...