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 adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
Real Estate
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The Housing Market Tango: When Mortgage Rates Aren’t the Boogeyman

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market in America, you've probably heard the ubiquitous cry: “Mortgage rates are too high!” Well,...
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THORChain: Disrupting the DeFi Landscape with Thunderous Innovations

In DeFi world,  standing still is akin to moving backward. THORChain, a key player in this space, certainly appears to be heedful of this,...
Maria Irene

Solana vs Ethereum: A Deep Dive into Decentralisation, Scalability, and Network...

Comparisons between various platforms are inevitable. A recent thread on social media sparked an intense debate between proponents of Solana and Ethereum, focusing particularly...
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Stars Arena Lights up Avalanche: Soaring Transactions and Impact on AVAX...

Since its launch in late September, Stars Arena, formerly known as Starshares, has witnessed a significant surge in transactions on the Avalanche network. DappRadar...
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PIPE Dreams: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Chains in the Bitcoin Token...

In a time when most people are stepping back and taking things slow, Benny The Dev is doing the opposite. Despite battling COVID-19, he...
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Bitkey Beta: Jack Dorsey’s Quirky Quest to Unlock Bitcoin for All

Maria Irene On October 4, 2023, Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled its fresh endeavor, the Bitkey Beta, blending open-source software, hardware wallets, and mobile applications into...