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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Menese Protocol opens community test for zero interest loans on Solana

Menese Protocol has launched a community testing phase for a lending system that offers long term loans without interest on the Solana network. The...
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Liquidium enables direct deposits for ckBTC and ckUSDT

Direct deposits for ckBTC and ckUSDT are now available on Liquidium, marking a new update for users interacting with the lending platform built around...
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Sphere Finance appears on OISY Explore with treasury-based yield model

Sphere Finance has been listed on the Explore section of OISY, introducing users of the platform to a decentralised finance project built around treasury...
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IEA floats record oil reserve release as prices stay elevated

Energy markets are watching a proposal from the International Energy Agency that could lead to the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves ever...
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Magic Eden Drops Ordinals and Runes as Odin.fun Activity Climbs

Magic Eden has removed support for Ordinals and Runes, marking a shift for one of the most widely used marketplaces connected to Bitcoin-based digital...
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Caffeine Adds Creator Profiles and Public App Publishing to Its Market

The app market on Caffeine AI has received a new update that introduces creator profiles and expanded publishing options for developers building applications on...