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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Canister Lab

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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From Foe to Friend: How Solana Turned a Critic into a...

Maria Irene Discussions around Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have taken center stage once again with the launch of BASE. Security,...
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CZ playing Cat and Mouse with US Regulators: MartyParty

Maria Irene There are no secrets in the crypto space, just information waiting to be discovered. That's the impression one might get when diving into the...
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Shibarium Returns to Action as Shiba Inu Team Tackles Challenges and...

Shiba Inu's Lead Developer Offers Insights on Shibarium Scaling and Fund Safety Amid Recent Hurdles Shiba Inu's Shibarium Platform Overcomes Challenges: The Shiba Inu community witnesses...
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Bubble Tea or Bubble Trouble? Sipping Through the Dotcom and Crypto...

Maria Irene Once upon a time in the late '90s, a perfect blend of low interest rates and breakthrough technology created a potent brew that...
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PIVX Unleashed: A Journey into the Heart of Innovation

Maria Irene While there may be over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, more than 25 blockchains, and countless burgeoning technologies, in a space where emerging innovations often flash...
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Magic Eden Launches $1 Million Fund to Foster Blue-Chip Polygon NFT...

In a strategic move to bolster the presence of high-quality NFT collections on the Polygon blockchain, Magic Eden, Solana's premier marketplace, has unveiled a...