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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Parcel Power: Unlocking the Boundless Potential of a Tokenized Metaverse

Maria Irene As we surf the cresting wave of a digital evolution, an intriguing question pops up frequently in the decentralized chatter: Why do we...
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OpenAI Pours $5M Into Newsroom: Inks Deal with American Journalism Project...

OpenAI, the renowned AI research laboratory, has announced its collaboration with the American Journalism Project (AJP), a move aimed at fostering the growth of...
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Reddit Moons Rocket Past Expectations: ‘To the Moon’ Becomes Reality for...

Reddit's native cryptocurrency token, Moons, has taken a giant leap forward by making a stellar landing on Crypto.com, propelling the token's value upward for...
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Tap Into The Bitmap: A Parcel of Knowledge, Right Under Your...

Maria Irene So, what's all this buzz around the .bitmap parcel standard, you ask? Well, let's break it down. Bitmaper @themattyverse recently offered an illuminating explanation...
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Unleashing Parcels from Districts: Bitmap Enters Phase 2 Beta with a...

Maria Irene As dawn breaks over the digital landscape, a new era ushers in, heralding the commencement of Bitmap's Phase 2 Beta: the much-anticipated Parcelling. Bitoshi...
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Medifakt: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Decentralized Blockchain Technology

Medifakt, a groundbreaking enterprise-grade blockchain platform tailored to the healthcare sector's unique requirements, is set to revolutionize the industry. By harnessing the power of...