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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The Solana Surge: Why SOL is the Talk of Crypto Town...

Maria Irene While the crypto market appears bearish, Solana ($SOL) seems to be defying gravity. Despite the general mood of hesitancy and caution, this blockchain...
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Google Cloud Hops Aboard the Polygon Express, With Quirks Aplenty

In a move signaling the nascent collaboration between traditional tech giants and the avant-garde decentralized networks, Google Cloud has carved its name into the...
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Sliding Down the Slope of Hope: When Optimism Meets Financial Gravity!

You've heard of "the Wall of Worry," that invisible obstacle course of fears and uncertainties that investors climb as stocks rise. But what happens...
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Climbing the Bear Mountain: Why Your Mortgage Rates Might Just Skyrocket!

Maria Irene Ever heard of a "bear steepening" and wondered if it's something you should add to your camping or hiking lexicon? Well, this bear...
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60% Click to Pay, the Rest Just Play: How Alt-Pay is...

In a major shift that's changing the e-commerce landscape in India, alternative payment methods are knocking traditional cash and cards off the pedestal. According...
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VanEck Teases Ethereum Futures ETF Launch with Unique Marketing

As the crypto investment world eagerly anticipates the approval of Ethereum futures and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a new contender is stepping into...