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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HODLers of Last Resort: A Peek into Bitcoin’s 29.1% Never-Moved Crypto...

Maria Irene In a market defined by its volatility, it seems an extraordinary 29.1% of all Bitcoin has remained unmoved for the past five years....
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Quantum Leap: Singapore’s First Quantum Bootcamp Kick-starts Next Gen Tech Whizz...

In a landmark initiative, SoftServe, a premier IT consulting firm, in alliance with the National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH) and the Infocomm Media Development...
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Lightning Strikes Bitcoin on Binance: Layer-2 Integration Ushers in a New...

Bitcoin Lightning network enthusiasts witnessed another impressive development on 17 July as Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, announced the successful integration...
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SATS: The Underdog Meme Coin or the native currency of Bitmap?

An unassuming meme coin known as SATS is quietly gathering momentum. Currently, over 26 percent of SATS are minted out, and the whispers in...
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Break Bitcoin Boundaries: UniSat Unleashes Native brc20-swap!

Maria Irene UniSat, the prominent blockchain entity, has pushed the envelope in the Bitcoin sphere by launching brc20-swap, a first-of-its-kind native swap. The groundbreaking innovation...
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Inscribing the Future: Blockamoto’s Boldly Bitmap Vision

Maria Irene In the dynamic landscape of Bitcoin innovation, Bitoshi Blockamoto, the pioneering mastermind behind Bitmap, has whipped up a maelstrom of anticipation and conjecture....