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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Clown and TRAX Link Up to Blend Music, Rewards, and On-Chain...

Clown has announced a new partnership with TRAX, bringing together two Internet Computer projects with a shared interest in boosting artist engagement and interactive...
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Wallet-to-Wallet ICP Transfers Hit 141,300, Second-Highest in 2024

The Internet Computer has registered 141,300 wallet-to-wallet transfers, marking its second-highest transfer count for 2024. It’s a number that doesn’t rely on projections, marketing,...
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SoundWave and Road Patrol Show What On-Chain Apps Can Do Without...

Two apps built using Caffeine AI are quietly showing how blockchain infrastructure can support everyday tools — without making users think about blockchains at...
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OHSHII Lets Anyone Launch and Lock ICP Tokens Without Code

Launching a token or setting up vesting usually means hiring developers, writing smart contracts, and hoping everything works smoothly once it's on-chain. OHSHII wants...
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Crypto Check-In, No Fees Attached

EstateDAO wants to change the way you book hotels. Not with points, gimmicks, or loyalty tiers—but with zero commission, full transparency, and direct crypto...
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ODIN•FUN Opens Developer Docs and API Access to Support Builder Community

ODIN•FUN has released a centralised set of developer resources to make it easier for builders to work within its growing ecosystem. Announced by Bob...