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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Binance Launches Xai (XAI) on its 43rd Project: A Gaming Blockchain...

Binance is set to introduce its 43rd project on Binance Launchpool, unveiling Xai (XAI), a gaming blockchain constructed on the Arbitrum technology as its...
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Crypto Clash: CoinDCX CEO Denies Fraud Allegations Amidst Media Storm

CoinDCX, the prominent crypto exchange led by CEO Sumit Gupta, finds itself in the eye of a storm as allegations of fraud circulate in...
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Digital Love Leaps Forward: Sleepless AI’s Revolutionary Web3 Gaming Venture

Sleepless AI stands at the vanguard of a transformative era in digital companionship and gaming. Their project, a groundbreaking venture, is redefining the landscape...
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Worldpay Embraces Blockchain, Integrates Solana for Efficient Payment Processing

Worldpay, a leading global payment processor, has recently unveiled a transformative step in payment technology by integrating the Solana blockchain into its payment rails....
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Sonic Bids Farewell to WICP Support, Welcomes Transition to ICP

Effective January 30th, 2024, Sonic, the blockchain and DeFi platform, is set to undergo a significant transformation by discontinuing its support for WICP. This...
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The Bitcoin Bet: Jack Mallers’ Vision of a Financial Utopia

In a recent flurry of tweets, Jack Mallers, CEO of Zap, a prominent Bitcoin investment and payment company leveraging the Lightning Network, voiced a...