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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PIVX Sprints Ahead: Sees 160% Price Surge

In a remarkable display of market resilience, PIVX has eclipsed expectations and set new benchmarks in the crypto landscape this week. This privacy-focused digital...
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EndeavourXR CEO Urges Crypto Industry to Focus on Building Inclusive Blockchain...

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph at the Lisbon Web Summit, Amy Peck, CEO of tech-focused consulting firm EndeavourXR, emphasized the importance of the...
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Gas Fees on Ethereum Layer-2 Polygon Skyrocket Over 1,000% Amidst Frenzy...

In a surprising turn of events, gas fees on the Ethereum layer-2 solution Polygon experienced an astonishing surge of more than 1,000%, reaching a...
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CoinList’s Crypto Carousel: Spinning New Fortunes in Web3

The surge of Solana ($SOL) – a staggering 1180x increase from its initial coin offering (ICO) price during the last bull market – stands...
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Rethinking Economics: A Deep Dive into the Austrian School’s Methodology

In the world of economic theory, few works challenge the conventional wisdom as boldly as Hans-Hermann Hoppe's "Economic Science and the Austrian Method". This...
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Binance Expands Trading Horizons with PIVX/USDT Pair: A New Chapter in...

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of a PIVX/USDT trading pair. This development, set to launch at 8...