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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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Bukele’s Bitcoin Banter: El Salvador’s President Laughs Off Critic’s Legal Woes

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele recently found humor in an unexpected place—the legal troubles of Senator Bob Menendez, a vocal critic of his country's...
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CoinSwitch Crosses Milestone: First Indian Crypto Exchange with 20 Million Users

The competition among crypto exchanges is fierce. Amidst this cutthroat environment, an Indian crypto exchange, CoinSwitch, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the...
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Runestone Rises: Record-Breaking NFT Inscription Sparks Crypto Frenzy

The Runestone, an unprecedented feat in the realm of blockchain inscriptions, has sparked a frenzy in the crypto world. NFT historian Leonidas unveiled the...
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Burnt Banksy Unveils XION’s Mainnet

Burnt Banksy's latest revelation stunned the crypto world as he unveiled XION's mainnet, heralding it as the pioneering blockchain geared for mainstream adoption. Distinctively,...
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Uniswap’s UNI Token Soars: Rallying to New Heights Ahead of Fee...

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, but even by its standards, the recent surge in Uniswap's UNI token price is turning heads....
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Spain Puts the Brakes on Worldcoin: A Blink at Privacy Concerns

In an unfolding narrative that captures the tension between technological innovation and privacy rights, Spain has emerged as a significant checkpoint. The country's data...