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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Odin Fun leads Runes market after comeback from smart contract exploits

Odin Fun has surged ahead of its competitors in the Runes ecosystem, reporting more trading volume in the past two months than every other...
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COE aims to connect traditional business with decentralised finance

The Community-Oriented Economy (COE) project has outlined its plan to bridge traditional business models with the decentralised world of cryptocurrencies, creating what it describes...
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Internet Computer clocks 103 million transactions in one day

The Internet Computer has recorded more than 103 million transactions within 24 hours on 9 November, marking its busiest day in the past month...
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Google Sign-In lands on Juno Console

Developers using Juno will now be able to let users log in with their Google accounts, as the platform has rolled out native Google...
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Crypto remittances find footing among Indian workers abroad

A quiet shift is taking shape in how Indians overseas send money home. A growing number of workers are experimenting with stablecoins such as...
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BUILDR plans lottery project with burn and treasury rewards

Dexter, the developer behind the BUILDR project on Solana, has revealed plans for the next phase of his experimental meme token — a lottery...