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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G20 Leaders Make Massive Crypto Decision with Global Implications

A Game-Changing Framework for Crypto Assets Set to Reshape the Future  In a monumental decision that could reshape the future of cryptocurrencies worldwide, leaders from...
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Bridging Bytes and Bucks: Wirex Unveils W-Pay

Wirex, a pioneer in the crypto payment platform sector, recently introduced W-Pay, a revolutionary payment infrastructure that represents a significant milestone for the company...
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Reinventing the NFT Wheel: How Tensor’s Superfans are More than Just...

Maria Irene In a digital landscape where owning a unique, cryptographically verified cat image can be as status-signaling as a Rolex, Solana's blockchain has its...
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The ABCs of BTC: El Salvador Takes Crypto Education to the...

While most of us remember learning about the basics of currency in school—what money is, how to count it, and maybe even some early...
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Atom-ic Boom! $ATOM’s Liquid Staking Module Set to Revolutionize DeFi on...

Maria Irene In just five days, the cryptocurrency world is set to witness another milestone with the launch of $ATOM's Liquid Staking Module (LSM). This...
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Grab Goes Crypto: How Southeast Asia’s Super-App is Steering a Ride...

In a surprising  move that signals the symbiosis between traditional tech services and burgeoning blockchain technologies, Grab—the ride-hailing super-app that has become almost synonymous...