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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Fed’s latest repo move raises fresh questions about bank liquidity

The Federal Reserve’s overnight lending window has surged back into focus after a sharp rise in the use of repurchase agreements by US banks....
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ICPTokens Plans Strategic Transition After Rapid Growth

ICPTokens has announced that it is preparing for a strategic transition as the project looks for a partner or potential acquirer capable of scaling...
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Naval Ravikant and Dominic Williams Align on Push for On-Chain Governance

Naval Ravikant’s recent post on X has stirred interest across crypto circles, mainly because of how plainly he framed the issue. He argued that...
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ICP and Solana Pull Ahead as Daily Transaction Counts Surge

The latest transaction data shows the race among major layer-one blockchains tightening at the top, with the Internet Computer and Solana far ahead of...
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First icp-cli beta arrives as developers test new tooling for the...

The first beta release of icp-cli has landed, giving developers a clearer view of the tooling Dfinity is preparing for building and deploying apps...
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Wasp edges closer to production as PHP test pass rate climbs

Wasp has cleared an important hurdle on its path to becoming a practical tool for moving PHP sites on to Internet Computer infrastructure. The...