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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The Next Frontier in DeFi Safety: How illumineX and Oasis Take...

Decentralised finance (DeFi) has grown by leaps and bounds, but as it expands, it also grapples with a variety of challenges. One of the...
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Reassessing Satoshi: Hal Finney’s Bitcoin Origin in Question

The identity of Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been the subject of endless speculation and conspiracy theories. One prevailing hypothesis was that Hal...
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When the Housing Market Sneezes, the Economy Catches a Cold

Maria Irene In recent times, the housing market has found itself at the intersection of converging financial forces. On one hand, we have the yield...
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Balaji S. Srinivasan’s Take on GIFT City: A Defining Moment for...

American entrepreneur and former CTO of Coinbase Balaji S. Srinivasan recently plugged India's GIFT )Gujarat International Finance Tec) City in a broader discourse on...
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Thorchain’s New Lending Feature Fires Up the DeFi Space

In the world of DeFi, few projects manage to create a buzz as resonant as Thorchain has in its first three days since launching...
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WAX’s Blockchain Brawlers: A Game-Changing Grapple

Maria Irene WAX (Worldwide Asset eXchange) has thrown its hat into the gaming ring with the launch of Blockchain Brawlers. The wrestling-themed NFT game, announced...