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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Bitcoin’s Bull Run, Government Moves, and Hong Kong’s Tightened Grip

The world of cryptocurrency is never short of surprises, with recent events underscoring the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable nature of this digital financial landscape....
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Bitcoin Rollercoaster: Grayscale’s ETF Exodus Jolts Crypto Markets

Bitcoin experienced a dip of over 3% from its 24-hour high as investors in Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) shed $598.9 million from...
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Solana’s Gaming Frontier: MixMob Locks in Stormtrooper NFTs

The digital realm is witnessing a groundbreaking convergence of gaming, blockchain, and popular culture, a narrative vividly captured by the recent development where MixMob,...
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Telegram’s TON Takes Off: Ad Revenue Sharing Sends Prices Soaring

Telegram's recent announcement to share ad revenue through its TON blockchain has sparked a frenzy in the crypto market, catapulting the TON token's value...
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Solana’s NFT Ecosystem Breaks the Bank: A $5 Billion Triumph

As the digital art and collectibles market continues to flourish, Solana's non-fungible token (NFT) platform has carved out a significant milestone, amassing an impressive...
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Marathon Digital Unveils Anduro: A Multichain Layer-2 Network for Bitcoin Scaling

Crypto mining powerhouse Marathon Digital ventures into new territory with the announcement of Anduro, a groundbreaking multichain layer-2 network aimed at accelerating Bitcoin development...