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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StakeCube Plans Chrome Extension and Zero-Fee Trading to Accelerate DeFi and...

Maria Irene September has been a defining month for StakeCube, as the crypto platform unveiled a flurry of updates aimed at enhancing its utility and...
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A Glimpse Into the Future: PIVX Labs Unveils Sneak Peek Amidst...

In a world where privacy is paramount, PIVX (Private Instant Verified Transaction) steadfastly commits to providing a secure, decentralized governance structure. The recent sneak...
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Bitmap Climbs to Fourth Place in CoinGecko’s Most-Watched NFT Collections

Bitmap is quickly gaining in both popularity and recognition, according to a recent analysis by CoinGecko. With the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) space evolving at...
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Betting on Bitcoin’s Second Layer: How L2s Could Flip Coinbase and...

In an era when Bitcoin has redefined the way we think about finance, Muneeb, the co-creator of Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) protocol,...
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Gary Gensler’s Congressional Testimony: 5 Key Moments of Contention

Gary Gensler, the head of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), faced a barrage of questions during his recent appearance before Congress,...
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Meta AI: Mark Zuckerberg’s Answer to ChatGPT Unveiled

In a bid to expand its technological horizons and keep pace with the ever-evolving AI landscape, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed Meta AI, an...