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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ChainGPT V1 Gears Up For Launch: An AI-Powered ‘Swiss Army Knife’...

On August 10th, at 12PM (UTC), the most anticipated launch in the Web3 industry will finally be taking place. The all-new ChainGPT V1, loaded...
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ChatGPT’s Got Game: OpenAI’s Latest Updates Stir the Chatbot Cauldron!

OpenAI continues to push boundaries with their superstar AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now boasting a lineup of impressive, user-centric updates. In a bid to elevate...
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Toshi: The Feline-Inspired Meme Coin Making Waves Ahead of Coinbase Base...

Base, the highly anticipated blockchain project developed by leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is set to launch next week, and the cryptocurrency community is already...
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Coinbase Partners with Tech Titans Coca-Cola and Atari for “Onchain Summer”...

Coinbase, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with a lineup of tech giants, including household names like Coca-Cola and...
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A Bizarre Trip Down the Blockchain Rabbit Hole and The Lemon...

Maria Irene The journey into the Bitcoin mines is a whimsical adventure into a part of the digital world where algorithms reign and numbers hold...
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Messages from the Mines, Unearths Hidden Gems from the Bitcoin Blockchain

Maria Irene In a thrilling development for the Bitcoin and Bitmap worlds, a new application, dubbed Messages from the Mines (MFTM), aims to illuminate the...