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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Polygon’s CDK: Not Just a Tool, But a Magic Wand That’s...

Maria Irene  When a leap occurs in technology, it's often subtle—a tweak here, a slight shift there. However, when Polygon announced their Chain Development Kit...
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Coinstore Brand Launch Conference 2023 Set to Shape Cryptocurrency Landscape

SINGAPORE, September 12th, 2023 - The cryptocurrency community is gearing up for a significant event as Coinstore, a rising star in the digital asset...
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Coinbase Stock Soars 15% Following Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Win Against SEC

Investors Optimistic About Coinbase's Prospects Amid Grayscale's Legal Victory In a turn of events that has set the cryptocurrency world abuzz, Coinbase's stock price experienced...
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The Bitmap Boom: Navigating Pixels and Profits in Blockamoto’s Digital Wonderland

Two months have passed since Bitoshi Blockamoto, the enigmatic genius behind Bitmap, propelled us into a digital cosmos made of numbers, pixels, and cryptographic...
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The Dragon’s Dilemma: China’s Property Crisis Could Be the World’s Headache:...

In a recent interview, Santiago Capital's Brent Johnson pulled no punches when discussing China's unfolding property crisis. Johnson noted that the tremors emanating from...
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Oman Unveils $1.1 Billion Investment in Bitcoin Mining: Merging Tradition with...

In an unexpected move, Oman, known for its conservative nature and deep-rooted traditions, has announced a groundbreaking investment of $1.1 billion in Bitcoin mining...