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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Crypto.com and BTG Pactual Forge Path for Enhanced Crypto Banking in...

The recent collaboration between Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, and BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment banker, marks a significant advancement in the region's...
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Ripple and Axelar: Bridging Blockchain Worlds for Enhanced Interoperability

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the quest for seamless interoperability between disparate blockchain networks has emerged as a critical challenge for developers,...
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Digital Dollar Dilemma: Senators Challenge Biden’s CBDC Vision

A wave of skepticism has swept through the corridors of power in Washington as a group of US senators boldly steps forward to challenge...
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Blast’s TVL Surpasses $2.1 Billion Mark Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Ethereum's layer-2 network Blast has surged past the $2.1 billion mark in total value locked (TVL), signaling a remarkable milestone just days ahead of...
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Runestone’s Unconventional Journey: A Bitcoin Ordinals Tale

Runestone, an intriguing Bitcoin Ordinals venture led by the enigmatic NFT historian and Ordinals aficionado, Leonidas, is on the brink of unleashing its inaugural...
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MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet: $155 Million for 3,000 More BTC

Amid fluctuating markets and unpredictable economic forecasts, MicroStrategy has once again made headlines with its audacious move in the cryptocurrency space. The firm, already...