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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Worldcoin’s Eye-Opening Launch Faces Vitalik’s Critical Gaze: The Orbs and Woes...

The launch of Worldcoin has generated significant interest and excitement in the cryptocurrency community, with leading exchanges such as Binance listing the token. However,...
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Gloves Off: Trac and UniSat Grapple for Ordinals Space Supremacy

Maria Irene In an explosive display of competition, Trac and UniSat are publicly jostling for dominance in the Ordinals and BRC20 space, further heating up...
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Worldcoin Shifts Gears: Embraces Optimism for Future Launch and Scalability

Worldcoin, the trailblazing decentralized identity and wallet protocol, has made a significant leap towards its future launch by migrating its operations from Polygon to...
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Americana Unleashes ‘Phygital’ Vault Service: Safeguarding Physical and Digital Assets with...

New York City-based vaulting platform, Americana, is stepping into the limelight with its unique "phygital" vault service, combining the security of a physical vault...
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Bitcoin Awakening: Dormant Wallet Moves $30 Million After 11-Year Slumber

In a remarkable twist, a long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that had remained inactive for a staggering 11 years has sprung back to life, triggering...
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SophiaVerse: The Dawn of a Superintelligent Friend

The metamorphosis of the metaverse landscape has led to an explosion of creativity, innovation, and technological breakthroughs. Amidst this eruption, one trailblazer stands out:...