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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Toko Launches New Alpha Update to Improve ICP NFT Management

Toko, the platform positioning itself as a one-stop shop for NFTs on the Internet Computer, is set to release a new alpha update tomorrow....
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Decide AI Launches Billing and Payments to Support Developer Access

Decide AI has introduced a new billing and payments feature, enabling developers to top up their accounts to access Decide ID uniqueness verification for...
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$LIQ Staking Surpasses 5 Million Tokens with 23% APY

$LIQ has seen a robust start since going live two weeks ago, with over 5 million tokens already staked. The staking programme has also...
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ProtonMail Shows Limits of Centralised Privacy as Decentralised Email Gains Ground

ProtonMail has long been seen as the standard-bearer for private email. Based in Switzerland and marketed as a secure alternative to mainstream providers, it...
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Zcash Rallies 300% as Privacy Coins Regain Investor Attention

Zcash has seen a sharp revival, rising from around $40 to more than $170 within a week, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum in the latest...
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FUNNAI Ends Bonfire Week with Expanded Liquidity Focus on ICPSwap

FUNNAI’s Bonfire Week has wrapped up with a strong finish as the Onicai team expanded liquidity in the FUNNAI/ICP pool on ICPSwap. The move...