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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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Bitcoin Price Surge Triggers $114 Million in Shorts Liquidation

Bitcoin experienced a second rally today, catapulting its price to over $34,000, marking a record high for 2023 and stirring excitement in the crypto...
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The Unearthly Power of Bitcoin’s ‘God Candle’: How ETF Rumour...

Maria Irene If you've been anywhere near Crypto Twitter lately or have dabbled in Bitcoin trading, there's a good chance you've come across the mystifying...
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Adieu Wallet Wars! EIP-6963 Waves the Magic Wand for Your Web3...

Goodbye, squabbles over browser extension wallets and hello, seamless user experience. With the approval of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 6963, the crypto community is...
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The Next Frontier in DeFi Safety: How illumineX and Oasis Take...

Decentralised finance (DeFi) has grown by leaps and bounds, but as it expands, it also grapples with a variety of challenges. One of the...
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Reassessing Satoshi: Hal Finney’s Bitcoin Origin in Question

The identity of Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been the subject of endless speculation and conspiracy theories. One prevailing hypothesis was that Hal...
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When the Housing Market Sneezes, the Economy Catches a Cold

Maria Irene In recent times, the housing market has found itself at the intersection of converging financial forces. On one hand, we have the yield...