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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UnixonICP: A Fresh Spin on Meme Coins with Community at Its...

A new player, UnixonICP, emerges with a vision that diverges from the typical meme narrative. Beyond the allure of meme coins lies this initiative,...
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Bitcoin’s Mining Marvel: Difficulty Soars Beyond the 80 Trillion Mark

As the digital currency world gears up for the Bitcoin halving, an event that has historically signaled shifts in the cryptocurrency's market dynamics, there's...
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Coinbase Fuels Bitcoin Innovation with a $3.6 Million Boost

The landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has experienced yet another momentous occasion. This time, the spotlight turns to Coinbase, a name synonymous with digital...
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Cryptocurrency Lender Celsius Completes Creditor Distributions

Cryptocurrency lender Celsius recently announced a significant milestone in its post-bankruptcy phase. The company disclosed that the majority of eligible creditors have now received...
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Cleaning House: Crypto’s Money Laundering Dip Signals a Cleaner Future

As the sun sets on another bustling year in the cryptocurrency sector, a surprising trend emerges from the shadows, not with a bang, but...
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Moonbirds NFT Collection Experiences Sharp Rise in Prices and Trading Volume

Prices and trading volume for the Ethereum-based NFT collection Moonbirds saw a significant surge on Friday afternoon, coinciding with the announcement of Yuga Labs'...