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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Ethereal Artistry: CryptoPunk NFT Fetches $16 Million in Ethereum Splurge

The digital art and collectible sphere once again captured global attention as a rare alien CryptoPunk NFT changed hands for a staggering $16 million...
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Pixel Power: Bitcoin NFTs Outshine Ethereum, NodeMonkes Spearheads Renaissance

Bitcoin's foray into the nonfungible token (NFT) market has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent days, with sales surpassing those of Ethereum over the...
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Robinhood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Crypto: A New Chapter...

Robinhood's latest move to introduce new cryptocurrencies to its platform, coupled with the much-anticipated launch of its crypto wallet, has sent ripples through the...
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Bitcoin ETF Dominance: BlackRock and Fidelity Lead the Charge

The Bitcoin bonanza has taken a wild turn, with the spotlight now firmly fixed on two industry giants: BlackRock Inc.'s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)...
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Musk and Dorsey Plug into the Sun: A Bright Future for...

The collaboration between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey to establish a solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Texas has sparked considerable interest and debate within...
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Worldcoin’s Strategic Leap: Embracing Solana’s Ottr

The recent move by Worldcoin's developers to acquire Ottr, a digital wallet based on the Solana blockchain, marks a significant stride in the evolution...