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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Stephen Chow’s ‘Nobody’ NFTs: A Cinematic Leap into the Blockchain

The art and film world has witnessed a remarkable event as Stephen Chow, the renowned Hong Kong movie director, ventures into the world of...
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Navigating Economic Tides: Cryptocurrency Emerges as a Beacon for Younger Americans

In a landscape marked by the relentless rise of inflation and the burdensome weight of transaction fees, a transformative shift is underway in the...
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Pixels Takes the Stage: Binance Launchpool’s Newest Web3 Gaming Venture

Binance has just revealed its 46th Launchpool project, introducing Pixels (PIXEL), a social web3 game developed on the Ronin Network. This new addition to...
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Fidelity’s Bold Step: A Pinch of Crypto in the Conservative Mix

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC recently unveiled a pioneering decision, embedding a modest 1% allocation of cryptocurrencies into its All-in-One Conservative ETF (FCNS). This move...
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ARK 21Shares Unveils Ethereum ETF Overhaul: Cash Model and Staking Plans...

ARK 21Shares, in an unexpected turn, has reimagined its approach to Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a fresh wave of innovation within the cryptocurrency...
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Merlin’s Seal Unveils Revolutionary Staking Mechanics, Inviting Users to a New...

Merlin's Seal is setting the stage for an unprecedented event in the Layer2 space with its latest offering, aiming to redefine the staking landscape...