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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Canister Lab

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...
NFT
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A Glimpse into 2030: Unraveling Punk6529’s Vision of NFTs and the...

Punk6529, a pseudonymous visionary and a luminary in the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) domain, has provided a comprehensive and thought-provoking view of the future of...
Maria Irene

Sonic V3: Shaping the Future of DeFi on Bitfinity EVM

2024 marks a significant transition in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, spearheaded by the much-anticipated launch of Sonic V3 on the Bitfinity Ethereum Virtual...
Maria Irene

Bitwise’s Bold Leap and Bitcoin ETF’s 2024 Game Changer: A $200...

Two significant developments are making waves in the new year. Bitwise Asset Management, a leading name in the crypto finance sector, has recently announced...
Maria Irene

Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Oracles in 2024 and Beyond

Tellor, a trailblazing oracle protocol, has taken the forefront in blockchain innovation, envisioning a future where oracles cater to a diverse user base across...
Maria Irene

GameFi’s Evolution: Breaking Chains in 2024

GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain, might be on the brink of a transformative year, with a lineup of Triple-A (AAA) titles slated...
Maria Irene

Transforming the Bitcoin ETF Landscape: SEC’s New Cash Mechanism, Grayscale’s Renewed...

The cryptocurrency market, often regarded as the frontier of financial innovation, is witnessing a series of strategic shifts that could redefine its interaction with...