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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Crypto Coin Co-Founded by OpenAI CEO Surges 140% Amid Privacy Concerns

Worldcoin (WLD), a crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has seen a remarkable surge of over 140% in the past week, coinciding...
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Fake Rabby Wallet App Sparks User Outcry and Losses

Reports have emerged of a counterfeit Rabby Wallet app wreaking havoc among users of the Apple App Store. The team behind DeBank’s Rabby Wallet...
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Decentralization or Bust: Jim Bianco’s Stand on Bitcoin ETFs

Jim Bianco, a prominent figure in macro investment research, has sparked a lively debate on X with his staunch views on Bitcoin and decentralized...
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UnixonICP: A Fresh Spin on Meme Coins with Community at Its...

A new player, UnixonICP, emerges with a vision that diverges from the typical meme narrative. Beyond the allure of meme coins lies this initiative,...
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Bitcoin’s Mining Marvel: Difficulty Soars Beyond the 80 Trillion Mark

As the digital currency world gears up for the Bitcoin halving, an event that has historically signaled shifts in the cryptocurrency's market dynamics, there's...
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Coinbase Fuels Bitcoin Innovation with a $3.6 Million Boost

The landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has experienced yet another momentous occasion. This time, the spotlight turns to Coinbase, a name synonymous with digital...