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...
Ordinals
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Ordinals: Innovation or Intrusion?

The introduction of Ordinals in the Bitcoin ecosystem, a groundbreaking development in digital asset technology, has sparked a robust debate among enthusiasts, developers, and...
Maria Irene

Kerala To Host Pioneering Graviton Crypto Carnival

A landmark moment is in the making in Thrikkakara, Kerala. The Graviton Blockchain Yatra, scheduled for December 16, 2023, is poised to be a...
Maria Irene

El Salvador’s ‘Volcano Bonds’ Ready to Erupt: Cryptocurrency Heatwave Coming in...

El Salvador is set to make waves in the financial arena with the imminent launch of its much-anticipated Bitcoin bonds, aptly named "Volcano Bonds."...
Maria Irene

Indian Province Manipur Embraces Blockchain: Secure Certificate Storage on ICP

The digital transformation in education has taken a remarkable step forward in Manipur, India. The DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss non-profit research organization, has teamed...
Maria Irene

MELD To Unveils Staking on Mainnet Next Week

The much-anticipated launch of staking services on MELD is just around the corner. This development is a significant milestone, as MELD prepares to bring...
Maria Irene

A New Chapter in Migration and Housing: Australia’s Balancing Act

Australia is currently facing a critical juncture in its socio-economic narrative, particularly in terms of migration and housing policies. The Albanese government's latest migration...