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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The Seesaw of Oil, Renewables and Geopolitics: How OPEC’s Forecast Could...

In a world facing increasing climate challenges, OPEC has just thrown a curveball with its 2023 World Oil Outlook. The organisation projects that global...
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Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History — More Relevant Than...

The recent flare-up between Gaza and Israel has injected a new level of volatility into an already unstable international landscape. As global leaders scramble...
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OPEC, Gaza, and the Ghosts of Embargoes Past

The intertwined fates of geopolitics and oil are like a drama-laden soap opera, except in this series, the stakes are sky-high and affect the...
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Europe’s Nuclear Renaissance: The Ukraine War Fuels a Controversial Energy Debate

The escalation of the Ukraine war has thrown a proverbial wrench into Europe's energy landscape, spotlighting the continent's reliance on Russian energy and giving...
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BNB Chain’s 25th Burn-iversary: A Fiery Salute to Less Is More...

The BNB Chain recently pulled off its 25th quarterly BNB token burn, an event that always sets tongues wagging and fingers tweeting in the...
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“EtherHiding”: Hackers Deploy Sneaky Malware Tactics in Binance Smart Contracts

In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a novel technique known as "EtherHiding," wherein threat actors utilize Binance Smart Chain (BSC) smart contracts...