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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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Global Liquidity Late in the Cycle — Howell Warns Peak Likely...

Raoul Pal sat down with Michael Howell, chief executive of CrossBorder Capital, on Real Vision’s Journey Man series to pick apart where the global...
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ICP Rolls Out Updates to Strengthen DAO Participation

Internet Computer has introduced a set of updates designed to make participation in decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) smoother, clearer and more engaging. The changes...
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ICP moves to strengthen privacy with trusted execution on nodes

Dominic Williams has confirmed that Internet Computer nodes are beginning to activate Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) functionality, marking an advance in onchain privacy protection....
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Plug Expands with Full EVM Integration

Plug has rolled out an update that enables full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support across its extension and mobile app. The move, part of...
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Dom and CZ weigh in on future of blockchain security

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has once again sparked debate on the future of digital security. In a recent comment, the former Binance...
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ORIGYN Backs Local Ice Hockey with La Chaux-de-Fonds Sponsorship

ORIGYN has stepped onto the ice with a new sponsorship of Hockey Club La Chaux-de-Fonds, marking a partnership that blends local tradition with digital...