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

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...

Liquidium prepares NFT lending launch on Robinhood Chain

Liquidium is preparing to bring its NFT lending protocol to Robinhood Chain, expanding its lending activity from Bitcoin into a new Ethereum Layer 2...
Bitcoin
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Digital Zoology: Bitcoin Frogs Leap, Pandas Stalk in the NFT Ecosystem!

In the flourishing landscape of digital assets, a fresh species of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is sprouting, taking the form of imaginatively stylized creatures and...
Maria Irene

SatScanner: A Revolutionary Tool To Discover the Hidden Treasures Within Your...

In an exciting development, the alpha version of "SatScanner" is now available to badge holders, offering an innovative exploration into the ownership of unique...
Maria Irene

Melt-Up to Global Bust: Strategist Warns of Looming Financial Crisis

David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, is predicting an economic roller-coaster ride that would challenge investors' resilience and test the world's...
Maria Irene

Alex Labs Announces BRC20 Launchpad

Alex Labs, the dynamic blockchain research and development lab, is stepping onto the global stage with the announcement of the world's first BRC20 launchpad....
Maria Irene

India Decouples from Its Highest Denomination Note

In a maneuver to stimulate banking growth and create a level playing field during the impending electoral season, India has announced its plan to...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Reimagined: Taproot Protocol Powers Asset Boom on Lightning Network

Maria Irene Bitcoin's horizon just got significantly brighter as Lightning Labs announced that the latest version of the Bitcoin Taproot Assets protocol is currently under...