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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Are We Living in Housing Bubble 2.0? Nick Gerli Says ‘Burst...

Maria Irene When Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting and Reventure App, took to X to express his concerns about the current state of the...
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Swap ‘Til You Drop: Hive Keychain Unleashes the Beta of its...

Maria Irene In the rapidly changing landscape of blockchain innovation, some OGs stay focused and continue to invent, cutting through the noise without distraction—enter Hive...
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Alpha — Reimagining the Social Token Scene on Bitcoin

Maria Irene In a mere 48 hours, the Bitcoin ecosystem received a significant boost in creativity. Meet Alpha, a bold initiative that emerged with a...
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Zodia Custody, Standard Chartered’s Crypto Arm, Introduces Staking Service to Unlock...

Zodia Custody, the crypto-focused subsidiary of the renowned British multinational bank Standard Chartered, is set to offer a groundbreaking staking service, allowing its clients...
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Labs Shuffles the Deck: Putting a New Spin on DAO Team...

Big changes are happening at PIVX Labs, the decentralized organization we've all been keeping an eye on. JSKitty, a central member of Labs, has...
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Treasury Tornado: Riding the Upsurge of Unprecedented Treasury Yields

Maria Irene In the world of finance, nothing is constant—except perhaps, change itself. And change is precisely what we're witnessing in the arena of U.S....