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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Paylink aims to simplify crypto and fiat payments with new escrow...

Paylink, a payments app developed by ICPvibecoder, is introducing tools to make both crypto and fiat transactions more accessible and secure. The app allows...
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Oisy wallet to let users pay with crypto at SPAR stores...

Pierre Samaties, Chief Business Officer at the DFINITY Foundation, revealed on Dexter’s Legendary SCHIZO Space that Oisy wallet users will soon be able to...
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ICPanda launches x402 V2 to simplify payments on the Internet Computer

ICPanda has rolled out x402 V2, an upgrade designed to make payment facilitators easier to integrate into the x402 ecosystem on the Internet Computer....
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Dominic Williams challenges how blockchain transaction numbers are counted

A claim about Solana’s transaction dominance has prompted a sharper intervention from Internet Computer founder Dominic Williams, shifting the discussion from raw numbers to...
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Loka Mining Brings New Liquidity Options to Bitcoin Miners

Bitcoin miners often face a familiar challenge: access to capital rarely moves at the same pace as the industry’s cycles. A new protocol called...
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ODIN·FUN Adds Binance Wallet Support as Bitcoin DeFi Grows

ODIN·FUN has announced that it now supports Binance Wallet connections, a move aimed at streamlining onboarding and expanding its ecosystem. The integration is designed...