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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Uniswap Breaks Ground with Beta Launch of Android Wallet, Bringing DeFi...

In a strategic move to broaden its user base, leading decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled its mobile cryptocurrency wallet for Android, following the success...
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Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate

The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...
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Inflation’s Juggling Act: Rent, Rates, and Resilience

Maria Irene In an environment where a plethora of economic indicators are screaming for attention, untangling the interplay between stagnant price growth, housing inflation, and...
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Calladita: Where Silence, Satire, and NFTs Collide

In a compelling fusion of drama, satire, and innovative funding, the film "Calladita" (The Quiet Maid) has left an indelible mark on both the...
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Don’t Fumble Over FinTech—Just TipLink It!

Maria Irene The layperson often finds themselves entangled in the intricacies of wallets, tokens, and cryptocurrencies. Enter TipLink, an app that effortlessly simplifies these complexities,...
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Real USD: A Stablecoin’s Stumble from Realty to Reality

In a bid to tether the digital currency landscape to the tangible asset domain, Real USD (USDR) emerged on the crypto horizon, promising a...