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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PancakeSwap Celebrates Its $20 Billion Milestone with a Side of Gratitude

Milestones come and go, but some are more noteworthy than others. PancakeSwap, the community-centric Decentralised Exchange (DEX), is popping the champagne corks as it...
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Invesco and Galaxy’s BTCO Takes a Step Forward in ETF Approval...

In a significant development, the ticker for Invesco and Galaxy's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), BTCO, has surfaced on the Depository Trust and Clearing...
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The Network State Conference: When Twitter Threads Become Real-Life Debates

The first-ever Network State Conference has successfully wrapped up, boasting more than a thousand in-person attendees and a speaker list that reads like a...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Sizzle: From Firedancers to GameShift, What You Missed at the...

In a day teeming with revelations and advancements, the Solana ecosystem flexed its tech muscles yet again, unveiling a range of new projects and...
Maria Irene

MetaMask and Blockaid Team Up to Guard Your Crypto Billions—No Snoopers...

This week marks a milestone in the crypto world. MetaMask, the go-to web3 platform developed by Consensys, and Blockaid, a leader in web3 security,...
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Avalanche’s October Snowfall: Devs Enroll, Coins Stable, and Gamers Score!

In a climate where the crypto industry seems to be hitting new milestones almost daily, Avalanche has managed to make its own splash. According...