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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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OHSHII Quests brings trivia-driven engagement to Telegram as ICP projects push...

Many technologies fade not because they fall short, but because they struggle to be understood at the right moment. Even strong ideas lose momentum...
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Dom Shares Line-by-Line Comparison of Blockchain Codebases

Dom has posted a detailed look at the code powering several major layer-1 blockchains, sparking discussion about what these numbers mean for performance, usability...
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Caffeine rolls out “Click‑to‑Edit”, handing users more control over layout tweaks

Caffeine, the AI-powered platform built on Internet Computer (ICP), has launched a new feature called Click to Edit, giving users more direct control over...
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Fed’s latest repo move raises fresh questions about bank liquidity

The Federal Reserve’s overnight lending window has surged back into focus after a sharp rise in the use of repurchase agreements by US banks....
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ICPTokens Plans Strategic Transition After Rapid Growth

ICPTokens has announced that it is preparing for a strategic transition as the project looks for a partner or potential acquirer capable of scaling...
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Naval Ravikant and Dominic Williams Align on Push for On-Chain Governance

Naval Ravikant’s recent post on X has stirred interest across crypto circles, mainly because of how plainly he framed the issue. He argued that...