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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KongSwap Secures CoinGecko Listing as TVL Tops $3.7 Million

KongSwap, the community-driven decentralised exchange, has been officially listed on CoinGecko and GeckoTerminal, marking a fresh milestone for the project as it gains visibility...
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AI-Powered Tool Audits Motoko Code on ICP, Giving Developers a Security...

A new app built on Caffeine AI is catching attention among Internet Computer (ICP) developers for taking the pain out of code audits. Created...
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Caffeine prepares to unlock full Web3 functionality with multi-chain support

Caffeine, the AI-powered app builder on the Internet Computer, is moving towards full Web3 integration, enabling users to create onchain, multi-chain decentralised applications capable...
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Odin Fun leads Runes market after comeback from smart contract exploits

Odin Fun has surged ahead of its competitors in the Runes ecosystem, reporting more trading volume in the past two months than every other...
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COE aims to connect traditional business with decentralised finance

The Community-Oriented Economy (COE) project has outlined its plan to bridge traditional business models with the decentralised world of cryptocurrencies, creating what it describes...
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Internet Computer clocks 103 million transactions in one day

The Internet Computer has recorded more than 103 million transactions within 24 hours on 9 November, marking its busiest day in the past month...