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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Gold DAO’s Token Dynamics: A Deep Dive into SNS Incentives

Investors in the Gold DAO project are navigating a landscape of unique opportunities, thanks to the Service Nervous System (SNS) at its core. At...
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Bitcoin Surpasses Rupee, Secures 13th Spot in Global Currency Rankings

Bitcoin has achieved a remarkable milestone, positioning itself as the 13th most valuable currency in the world. This feat propels the digital currency ahead...
Maria Irene

China Bets on Blockchain: NFT and dApp Development Flourish Despite Crypto...

Amidst the global cacophony of regulatory measures on cryptocurrency, China has emerged with a contrarian stance that diverges from its stringent crypto trading ban....
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Solana Eclipses Ethereum in NFT Arena: A New Era Dawns

As the digital ledger technology evolves, two notable players, Solana and Bitcoin, have recently outshone Ethereum, traditionally the frontrunner in the non-fungible token (NFT)...
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Embrace the Holiday Spirit with PIV Cards: Revolutionizing Christmas Shopping with...

As the festive season approaches, the PIVX community's most interesting feature introduced in October can be an innovative way to revolutionize holiday shopping: PIV...
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ICP’s Strategic Leap: Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Digital Frontiers

ICP has stepped into the spotlight by addressing a ubiquitous concern faced by companies—cybersecurity threats leading to ransom attacks. The notorious incident with the...