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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Former SEC Official Sparks Debate Over Ethical Boundaries in Sports Sponsorships...

The partnership between the Dallas Mavericks and Voyager Digital has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from John Reed Stark, a former official of...
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EVM RPC Canister Beta Hits the Scene

The buzz in the cryptocurrency world intensifies as the EVM RPC canister beta goes live, promising to revolutionize the integration landscape between ICP canister...
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Crypto Token Unlock: Millions Flood Market, Traders Brace

By the end of this month, the cryptocurrency market is set for a significant influx of previously locked tokens, totaling hundreds of millions of...
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ERC-404: Blending the Best of Both Worlds

The digital asset landscape is evolving, and the forefront of this transformation is the ERC-404 standard. Emerging as an innovative solution, ERC-404 seamlessly merges...
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Dencun Upgrade Set to Revolutionize Ethereum Layer-2s, Driving Down Transaction Costs

The eagerly anticipated Dencun upgrade is poised to make its mark on the Ethereum mainnet, scheduled for launch on March 13. This pivotal update...
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Polygon Unveils Type-1 Upgrade: A Breakthrough in ZK EVM Proving Technology

Polygon, a leading player in the blockchain space, has rolled out the Type-1 upgrade to its zkEVM prover, marking a significant leap forward in...