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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Google Cloud Executive Emphasizes Web3’s Focus on Business Solutions, Not Token...

James Tromans, Head of Web3 at Google Cloud, highlights the potential of smart contracts in solving real-world business problems and calls for a shift...
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PolkaWorld Suspends Operations as Founder Criticizes Polkadot Governance Change

A botched funding proposal leads to a pause in one of Polkadot's prominent communities. In a surprising turn of events, PolkaWorld, a flourishing Chinese community...
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Base Hits Home Run: How Coinbase’s Rookie Network Outpaced Solana in...

Maria Irene In a surprising twist of events, Coinbase's own Layer 2 network, Base, is not only making waves but tsunamis in the blockchain space....
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SATS Nears Full Minting: The Countdown to 100% Circulation Begins

Maria Irene Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it's capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out...
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Takeoff Alert: Travala and PIVX’s Sky-High Aspirations in Crypto Travel!

Maria Irene Two industry titans—Travala and PIVX—are in serious talks about a full integration, adding an electrifying new layer to the future of travel for...
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How ‘Internet Values’ are Reshaping the Ideological Landscape at TOKEN2049 Amid...

Amid the buzz of TOKEN2049, the annual crypto conference that puts Singapore at the epicenter of the digital finance world, an online discussion sparked...