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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Chilling Move: Tether Freezes Tokens in the Face of Sanctions, Unveiling...

Tether, the company synonymous with the world's largest stablecoin, made headlines with its recent announcement of freezing tokens held in wallets associated with individuals...
Maria Irene

Bonk Bounces to the Bark Side: Solana’s Dog-Meme Coin Takes a...

Solana's canine-themed memecoin, Bonk (BONK), has wagged its way to the third spot among memecoins, outpacing Pepe in market capitalization on December 8. With an...
Maria Irene

MELDapp Revamps: New Era Crypto Tools Unveiled

In the latest edition of their Development Diaries, MELDapp shares a detailed insight into the recent enhancements and processes shaping their application. With a...
Maria Irene

ICP Ledger’s Rosetta API Integration in 2024: A Milestone for ICRC-1...

The Internet Computer ecosystem is on the cusp of a transformative phase with the anticipated integration of the Rosetta API for ICRC-1 tokens, scheduled...
Maria Irene

PIVX Unleashes New Era of P2P Transactions with Binance Integration

PIVX, a dynamic force in the privacy sector, has continued to make headlines following a bustling November, which saw a spike in prices and...
Maria Irene

Kamino Finance’s DeFi Spectacle: Pointing the Way to Solana’s Secret Airdrop...

Solana's DeFi scene is booming, and the star player? Kamino Finance, the speedster of protocols. Their latest move? A mysterious points program, teasing a...