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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zCloak introduces private cross chain payments using ICP infrastructure

zCloak Network has rolled out a new system that allows people to make private transactions across any supported blockchain using any token. The project...
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ICP whale activity rises as long-term stakers lock more tokens

Recent data from icterminal points to an unusual split within the Internet Computer community. Large holders, often referred to as humpback whales, have increased...
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Internet Computer tests autonomous cross chain actions with live Sui and...

Internet Computer developers are widening the scope of the network’s on chain capabilities after ICP Hub Egypt confirmed that canisters carried out transactions on...
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Plugbook launches unified usernames for cross-chain crypto transfers

Plug users now have a simpler way to manage their digital identity with the launch of Plugbook, a new username system built on ChainFusion...
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Dominic Williams pushes vision of the ‘self-writing cloud’ with new chart

Dominic Williams has shared a new chart outlining his view of how AI will reshape the cloud market, describing the future as one driven...
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Caffeine Showcases Conversational App Building in Lisbon

Caffeine’s stop in Lisbon offered a clear look at how accessible app creation is becoming. The team met people from all backgrounds who wanted...