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...
Solana
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Bit the Sol! tBTC Links Up With Solana, Unleashing Bitcoin’s New...

Bitcoin wrapped with SOL marks a pivotal moment in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape as tBTC makes its groundbreaking debut on the Solana blockchain....
Maria Irene

Connecting the Past to the Present: How Nixon Shock Echoes in...

The Dawn of Nixon Shock: A Paradigm Shift in 1971 52 years ago, on a pivotal day in economic history, President Richard Nixon delivered the...
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BCOIN’s Green Boom: Europe’s First Bitcoin ETF Marches Ahead, While US...

In a groundbreaking move, Europe has welcomed its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Bitcoin on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange, led by Jacobi...
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Asia’s Inaugural Bitcoin Ordinals Summit Takes Center Stage in Singapore’s Crypto...

September 12, 2023, will mark a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency, as Asia hosts its first-ever Bitcoin Ordinals Summit at the dazzling...
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Bitcade: A Pixelated Revolution! Earn, Play and Level Up with Bitcoin’s...

There’s a new player on the gaming block, and it’s ushering in a new era of digital fun with a nostalgic twist. Introducing OrdzGames,...
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‘Crypto bros can now pawn their stuff during the bear market’

Maria Irene Have you ever dreamed of trading a physical Rolex like a digital currency, borrowing against an art piece, or lending capital with a...