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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PIVX’s Upcoming SHIELD Staking: The Future of Invisible Wealth

Maria Irene Just when you think the crypto world has shown all its cards, PIVX plays a wild one that reshuffles the deck. The latest...
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Coinbase Lights Up: Brian Armstrong Gives Nod to Lightning Network After...

Coinbase is often hailed as the gateway to the cryptocurrency universe for millions of users. So when its CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase...
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PayPal Co-Founder David Marcus Asserts: People Won’t Use Bitcoin To Buy...

In a recent interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, David Marcus, co-founder of PayPal and current CEO of Lightspark, shared his view on Bitcoin's role...
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“Goodbye, Front-Runners! How Private RPC Levels the Trading Arena and Boosts...

In a world where fast-fingered traders often tip the balance in cryptocurrency markets, a unique service aims to revolutionize the way transactions are made,...
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Sipping on Brent Johnson’s Dollar Milkshake: A Tale of Prophecy, Terrifying...

It's one thing to make bold economic predictions, and another to see them materialize. Brent Johnson, the founder of Santiago Capital and the oracle...
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ShapeShift’s Multichain Snap Revolutionizes MetaMask and the World of Crypto Wallets!

In a display of crypto innovation, ShapeShift DAO and the MetaMask Snaps launch have ushered in a transformation in the world of crypto wallets...