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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AMD and Wormhole Forge Path for Seamless Blockchain Interactions

Amidst the burgeoning landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a collaborative venture emerges between AMD and the Wormhole ecosystem, setting a new standard for blockchain...
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Chainway Labs Secures $2.7M to Pioneer Bitcoin’s Zero-Knowledge Expansion

With a fresh injection of $2.7 million in seed funding, Chainway Labs is setting the stage for a groundbreaking development in the Bitcoin ecosystem...
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ELNA SNS DAO: A New Era in Decentralized Governance Emerges

ELNA SNS DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, is on the verge of its much-anticipated debut. With the acceptance of the proposal, the wheels are...
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Australian Retail Interest in Bitcoin Rises Following US ETF Approval

Australian retail interest in Bitcoin has seen a significant uptick following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States....
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Guardian Gears Up: MetaMask Bolsters Blockchain Security with Real-Time Alerts

The digital frontier is a playground for innovation and a battlefield for security. As users traverse this landscape, they are often met with unseen...
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Ethena’s Bold Bet: Yielding Prosperity through Ether Shorts

Financial innovation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to break new ground, offering intriguing yield generation strategies that diverge from traditional banking and...