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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India’s Stock Market Surges, Edges Past Hong Kong in Global Rankings

India's financial landscape witnessed a historic shift as its stock market soared to new heights, surpassing Hong Kong to claim the fourth spot in...
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Bitman’s BRC-720 Protocol: Dancing Data to Digital Delight in BitWorld

Bitman, initially a humble dataset on the Bitcoin blockchain, has undergone a whimsical transformation with the BRC-720 protocol. This protocol acts as a creative...
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Dogecoin and Floki Tokens Gain on XPayments’ Crypto Buzz

Dog-themed meme tokens, Dogecoin (DOGE) and floki (FLOKI), recently experienced a spirited surge, soaring by as much as 12% before easing back. The catalyst...
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $4 Billion in Lightning-Fast Blitz

The recently greenlit Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have initiated a financial whirlwind, collectively securing a staggering 95,000 Bitcoin within a mere six days of...
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Breezepay and Solana: Unleashing Crypto Magic on E-Commerce Payments!

Breezepay, the forward-thinking player in the e-commerce payments arena, is making waves by hitching its wagon to the Solana blockchain. This strategic integration promises...
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Indonesia’s Crypto Future Hangs in the Balance as Elections Loom

As Indonesia gears up for its general elections on February 14, the crypto industry is bracing for potential shifts in policy that could either...