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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Menese Protocol Tests One-Click Cross-Chain Trading With GOOGLX Sale on Raydium

Menese Protocol has drawn fresh attention after posting a short demonstration on X showing the sale of $GOOGLX on Raydium, one of Solana’s better-known...
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Plug outlines 2026 roadmap with web wallet and cross-chain lending

Plug is preparing for a busy start to 2026, with plans to expand its wallet beyond swaps and trading into a full cross-chain DeFi...
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Internet Computer proposal calls for removal of four node providers over...

A new governance proposal on the Internet Computer is pushing for the removal of four node providers, arguing that their continued presence undermines trust...
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Odin Fun outlines steady progress on infrastructure, staking and Bitcoin perps

Odin Fun founder Bob Bodily has shared a year-end update outlining steady development across the platform, following a short period away due to family...
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Dmail bets on decentralised identity as trust layer for the Web3...

Digital identity has long sat at the centre of how the internet works, yet control over that identity has largely rested with a handful...
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ICP holdings on OKX reach record levels as community interest rises

The Internet Computer Protocol has seen a sharp increase in holdings on the OKX exchange, with nearly three million ICP tokens added on January...