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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Ledger Suite Update Brings Simpler Token Integration with ICRC-106

A recent update to the Ledger Suite promises to make life easier for wallet developers and users by introducing support for the ICRC-106 standard....
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Internet Computer Adds IPv4 Support and Experimental Non-Replicated Calls

The Internet Computer Protocol has rolled out two upgrades that expand how developers can interact with the wider internet from within its ecosystem. Canisters...
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Internet Computer Overtakes Solana in Network Activity

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has recently surged ahead of Solana on one measure of blockchain performance, becoming the most active network by development...
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Caffeine AI’s App Store Keeps Pouring Out New Flavours

The Caffeine AI App Store keeps adding new pieces to its growing mosaic of user-built creations, with the latest arrivals giving a glimpse of...
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Bitcoin DeFi Bootcamp Puts Real BTC at the Centre of App...

A four-week bootcamp launching this September is inviting developers to explore new ways of building decentralised finance apps directly on Bitcoin, without relying on...
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Internet Computer (ICP) Now Listed on Bullish Exchange

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to Bullish, making the token available for trading in regions where the platform operates. The listing puts ICP...