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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Canister Lab

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...
Solana
Maria Irene

Solana’s Token Extensions: Pioneering Blockchain Innovation for Business Adoption

Solana Labs made waves in the blockchain world on Wednesday with the unveiling of its latest milestone: token extensions. This development marks a significant...
Maria Irene

Tesla Holds Firm: Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged in Q4 2023

In a crypto landscape marked by volatility and speculation, electric car manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) has held its ground, maintaining its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings throughout...
Maria Irene

Nvidia and NSF Forge $30 Million Partnership for Responsible AI Innovation

Nvidia, a global AI chip leader, and the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) have joined forces to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Research...
Maria Irene

Bridge Brawl: LayerZero’s Move Sparks Controversy for Lido’s StETH Bridge

Last October, LayerZero, a leading player in building interoperability infrastructure for blockchains, introduced a crypto bridge enabling users to transfer Lido's popular staked ETH...
Maria Irene

Polygon Labs’ AggLayer: Crafting a Seamless Blockchain Web for Unified User...

A promising stride towards a unified blockchain network comes from Polygon Labs, the Ethereum-scaling solutions developer. Their latest innovation, the AggLayer protocol, set to...
Maria Irene

Casey Rodarmor’s Crypto Journey: RSICs and the Anticipated Runes Adventure

What is RSIC, and why are people spending $2,000 to buy them on secondary markets? Fungible tokens, akin to traditional money, are identical assets...