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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Fond Farewell to Ethereum Toolkits: Truffle and Ganache Ride into the...

Ethereum's vibrant developer community is currently witnessing a poignant moment in its history as ConsenSys, a leading blockchain software company, announces the retirement of...
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When Grunge Meets Algorithms: Nirvana’s Undiscovered Tunes Take a Byte of...

The confluence of classic grunge music and cutting-edge artificial intelligence may seem like an unlikely mashup, but Krist Novoselic, the bassist for the seminal...
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A Surging 10-Year Treasury Yield is Knocking on Crypto’s Door: Will...

In the world of financial markets, a dramatic swing in 10-year US Treasury yields can be likened to a proverbial earthquake, sending ripples across...
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The PIVX Superblock Report, Ep 6: A Tale of New Beginnings,...

Maria Irene PIVX Labs published The Superblock Report, Episode 6 on 18 September. The community was given a thorough update on what's new and noteworthy...
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Picture This: DALL·E 3 Transforms Your Whimsical Whispers into Vivid Visions!

Imagine a world where your wildest creative whims can be translated into vivid images at the snap of your fingers—or rather, the stroke of...
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UniSat’s BRC20-Swap Teaser: For Those Who Can’t Wait Until Tuesday

Maria Irene It's a bustling week for the crypto world as UniSat prepares to roll out its brc20-swap for an early public testing phase on...