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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Stripe’s Tempo and the Rise of “Big Tech Chains”: Dominic Williams...

In a major move signaling Big Tech’s deeper embrace of crypto infrastructure, Stripe has announced the launch of a new blockchain company called Tempo,...
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Caffeine AI-Backed Invoice Manager Launches on ICP for Effortless Billing

Every business needs a way to manage invoices that’s straightforward without cutting corners. A new tool built by @icy_piee, backed by Caffeine and running...
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Cordial Integration Brings ICP to Institutional MPC Wallets at Scale

Cordial Systems has added support for ICP and a suite of other tokens to its Treasury MPC wallet platform—a tool built for institutions that...
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Syron Launches Bitcoin-Collateralised Stablecoin with Self-Custody Built In

Syron has introduced a new stablecoin, SUSD, that allows users to access dollar liquidity without selling or surrendering their Bitcoin. Built directly on Bitcoin...
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ICP Sees Record Daily Token Burn of 89,468 ICP Amid Rising...

Internet Computer has registered its highest-ever daily token burn, with 89,468 ICP taken out of circulation within a 24-hour period. The spike is well...
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Node Providers Are Not the Main Cause of ICP Inflation, So...

A conversation on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked fresh debate over inflation on the Internet Computer (ICP) network. The emerging consensus: node providers contribute...