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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RichSwap Launches Bitcoin-Native AMM for On-Chain Meme Trading

RichSwap is bringing a new approach to Bitcoin finance with a fully on-chain automated market maker, enabling users to trade Bitcoin memecoins directly on...
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Caffeine AI Adds Three Build Modes to Put Users in Control

Caffeine AI has introduced three new operating modes designed to give users clearer control over how the platform builds applications, marking a practical shift...
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Aira Plans First Reverse Auction for a Pre Loaded mAIner on...

Aira is preparing to run its first reverse auction on the mAIner Marketplace next week, marking a new format for how these assets are...
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Raoul Pal Says Bitcoin Is Trading Well Below Its Potential

Raoul Pal, the former hedge fund manager and co-founder of Real Vision, has argued that Bitcoin is trading at a substantial discount compared with...
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US Tech Shipments Hit Post-2008 High as Investment Momentum Builds

Shipments of computers and electronic products in the United States climbed to $32 billion in November, marking the highest level since 2008 and extending...
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ICP Burn Rate Rises Again, but Minting Tells a Bigger Story

Internet Computer’s cycle burn rate has climbed again, with on-chain data now pointing to an estimated daily burn of around $23,284. The increase reflects...