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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Unraveling the Rune Saga: Decoding Confusion as Casey Rodarmor Puts the...

Maria Irene In the wild landscape of Bitcoin-based fungible tokens, Casey Rodarmor's announcement of Runes was the proverbial shot heard around the crypto world. Runes...
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21 Shades of Satoshi: Unlocking the Numerological Mysteries of Bitcoin’s Genesis

Bitcoin: it’s the cryptocurrency that has been changing the face of finance for more than a decade. Behind the scenes of this revolutionary concept...
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Dubai and Bybit Throw a $100K Hackathon Bash: Are You Ready...

Dubai is taking its crypto game to the next level. This time, it's all about hacking for a cause. Global crypto exchange Bybit and...
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Thai Financial Giant SCBX Joins Forces with Korean Web3 Powerhouse Hashed...

In a significant collaboration that underscores the growing importance of blockchain and Web3 technologies in the financial world, SCBX, the digital assets arm of...
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Texas Takes the Lead in U.S. Bitcoin Mining

Texas has emerged as the undisputed leader in Bitcoin mining in the United States. Data gathered by Foundry, the world's largest Bitcoin mining pool,...
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PIVX and Komodo Forge Alliance: A New Era for Decentralized...

PIVX, the privacy-centric cryptocurrency, has just made its debut on Komodo's rebranded wallet. This isn't merely another exchange listing; it marks a crucial milestone...