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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Bitcoin’s Dilemma: Trac’s Candid Take on Dev Decisions

The role and influence of developers are often a topic of intense debate. A recent statement by Trac, a notable protocol in the ordinals...
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Coinbase Unveils Crypto Transfer via Messaging Apps

The latest development from the payment world comes from Coinbase, which has now enabled its users to transfer cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USD Coin...
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Waterloo Wizards Warp AI: A Universal Backdoor Dilemma

Orchestrating a seismic shift in the world of artificial intelligence, a team from Canada's University of Waterloo has unveiled a startling discovery. Benjamin Schneider,...
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Musk’s xAI Eyes Billion-Dollar Horizon: AI’s New Frontier

Did you know that the quest for artificial intelligence innovation just got a billion dollars more interesting? Elon Musk's latest venture, xAI Corp., is...
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Revolutionizing Interoperability: ICP’s New L2 Solutions for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the worlds of Bitcoin and Ethereum were seamlessly connected with newer, cutting-edge blockchain technology? The Dfinity...
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Bitcoin Booms: Crypto Stocks Ride High as Wall Street Takes a...

Publicly traded crypto firms are breaking records, celebrating triple-digit gains this year. On December 4th, Bitcoin danced to a new year-high, surpassing $42,000 and...