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.
4409 Articles written
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...
Macro Scene
Maria Irene

From Gaza to Gasoline: How Uncertainty is the Only Sure Bet...

As the world grapples with escalating conflicts, market volatility, and socio-political unrest, one thing remains a constant fixture—uncertainty. Oil prices are now skating on...
Maria Irene

Home Sweet Homebase: Paving the Path from Pixels to Property

Maria Irene The annals of investment have long been tales of a privileged affair with traditional assets such as real estate, fine art, or stocks...
Maria Irene

Venus Protocol Pulls the Plug on BUSD Market

The Venus Protocol community has greenlit the first steps of a BUSD deprecation plan. This plan encompasses an audacious "Forced Liquidation" mechanism targeting the...
Maria Irene

Chamath Palihapitiya: The Man Who Sees Free Energy and a Multitrillion-Dollar...

Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO of Social Capital, is no stranger to strong opinions and bold predictions. Recently, he weighed in on a subject that...
Maria Irene

Why Your Business Should Switch to Recurring Invoices Using PIVX

Cryptocurrencies have woven their magic on global financial systems, with numerous digital coins now challenging conventional payment structures. However, amidst the ten thousand digital...
Maria Irene

Nitro Nation World Tour: Racing into the Future with Deadmau5’s NFT...

Mythical Games, the mastermind behind NFL Rivals, unveils Nitro Nation World Tour, a groundbreaking mobile racing game featuring optional NFTs, shaking up the gaming...