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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Unleashing the Dragons: Duke’s Mystical NFT Collection Takes Flight on Drip!

Maria Irene Award-winning artist Duke Nguyen, also known as Duke +1, has launched his dazzling new NFT collection titled "THE QUEEN'S DRAGONS" on the...
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Working with Sam Bankman-Fried: Aditya Baradwaj’s Tumultuous Journey Inside Alameda Research

In a fascinating thread on X on 23 August, Aditya Baradwaj, a former engineer at Alameda Research, has unveiled his personal experiences and a...
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Shop ‘Til You Drop, Pay with Solana: Solana Pay Sprints into...

In an exciting move that marks a significant step towards the future of ecommerce, Solana Pay has integrated with Shopify, allowing millions of entrepreneurs...
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Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses...

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase, has found itself at the...
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Debunking the $12k Bitcoin Myth: Unveiling the Reasons Behind Bullish Potential

Amidst the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, whispers of Bitcoin plummeting to $12,000 have reverberated across forums and news outlets. However, a closer examination of...
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BlackRock’s Stake in Bitcoin’s Pre-ETF Price Crash: Unraveling the Complexities

When Bitcoin's price plunges, a web of theories emerges, from government influence to exchange manipulation. Amid this flurry of speculation, questions arise about BlackRock's...