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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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...
Maria Irene

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...
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Grayscale GBTC Discount Narrows to 16% Amid Optimism Over Bitcoin ETF...

In a notable turn of events, Grayscale's Bitcoin investment vehicle, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), is experiencing its lowest discount in nearly two years. As...
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Social Work Students Swap Textbooks for 3D Avatars: Meet Mia, Your...

In an age where Zoom fatigue and online disengagement plague universities worldwide, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is blazing a new trail in...
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The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up

In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...