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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Internet Computer rolls out native Dogecoin support for developers

The Internet Computer has launched its long-awaited Dogecoin integration, opening the door for developers to create applications that use DOGE directly without bridges or...
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DFINITY points to long-term R&D as key to its distinct path...

DFINITY’s founder Dominic Williams has reflected on the organisation’s early direction, highlighting how the Internet Computer was built through years of research and engineering...
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OHSHII and CLOWN tighten integration as new incentives reshape token launches

The teams behind OHSHII and CLOWN have moved ahead with two new integrations that link the token-launch platform with Clown’s social-mining system, aiming to...
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BUILDR Prepares Multi Chain Move With Sui, ICP and Arbitrum

BUILDR is gearing up for a multi chain expansion, with the team saying the token will appear on Sui first, followed by Internet Computer...
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ICP sees growing retail accumulation as meaningful wallets rise

The number of ICP wallets holding more than 10 tokens is on the rise, suggesting that retail investors are re‑accumulating at lower price levels....
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ICP smart contracts expand cross-chain reach with NEAR integration

ICP Hub Egypt has announced that Internet Computer (ICP) smart contracts can now hold assets and sign transactions on the NEAR blockchain, extending its...