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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Vitalik Buterin Advocates Pragmatic Gas Limit Boost in Ethereum’s Evolution

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has proposed a pragmatic adjustment to the gas limit, signaling a potential enhancement to the network's throughput. Speaking at the...
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Singapore Embraces Crypto Custody: BitGo’s Regulatory Nod

Singapore's recent decision to grant in-principle approval to BitGo, a well-established cryptocurrency custody firm, marks a turning point in the regulation of digital assets,...
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Bitcoins & Bulls: SEC Embraces the Future with Historic ETF Approval

In an extraordinary move that signals a major shift in the financial world, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first...
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Stacks Ushers Bitcoin Into a New Era with On-Chain Storage Revolution

Bitcoin, long revered for its role as the pioneer in the world of digital currencies, finds itself at the cusp of a transformative era....
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Crypto Clampdown: India’s App Store Shakeup Spotlights Compliance Woes

The cryptocurrency sector in India has hit a rough patch as Apple's App Store has removed the applications of several prominent crypto exchanges, including...
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Fuji Faucet Bolsters Defense Mechanisms to Counter Testnet Token Drain

In response to persistent challenges faced by developers in securing testnet tokens, Fuji Faucet unveils a comprehensive system overhaul aimed at thwarting malicious attempts...