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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Riding the Oil Coaster: Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia and How a...

As the final clouds of Hurricane Idalia move offshore, the world watches and waits. The storm, which roared ashore in Florida's Big Bend as...
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PIVX Marches into LBank’s Innovation Zone: A Tale of Privacy, Stakes,...

For PIVX, the proof-of-stake cryptocurrency founded in 2016, the latest feather in its cap is a highly-anticipated listing on LBank, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange...
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Vivek Ramaswamy Applauds Grayscale’s Victory as Boost for Bitcoin Innovation

Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate in the United States presidential race, has praised the recent legal victory of Grayscale against the federal securities regulator, highlighting...
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EDM Enters the DRiP: A Fusion of Beats and Innovation

The music landscape is about to witness a seismic shift as Electronic Dance Music (EDM) takes its electrifying presence to the forefront of DRiP....
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Brian Armstrong’s Crypto Wish List: Building the Future or Shopping for...

In a recent post on X to the crypto community, Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase, has delineated ten audacious ideas he believes could...
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Klever Wallet Turns Three: How It’s Changing the Crypto Wallet Game,...

Maria Irene As Klever Wallet celebrates its third trip around the sun, there's no doubt that this is far from your run-of-the-mill crypto wallet. Straddling...