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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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Navigates Choppy Waters as Investors Embrace New Bitcoin...

The financial landscape is experiencing a notable shift as investors pivot towards newly launched Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), moving away from the once-dominant Grayscale...
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Trump’s Mugshot NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals: A Crypto Adventure Unfolds

Donald Trump dives headfirst into the NFT universe, bringing a dash of unpredictability to the table. The "Mugshot Edition" collection, which surfaced on the...
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Strike’s Stellar Surge: Charting a Bold Course in Bitcoin’s Waters

As 2024 unfolds, the journey of Strike, a Bitcoin-focused service, mirrors the evolutionary course of the Bitcoin ecosystem itself. The past year, 2023, stood...
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of NFTs: Recent Developments and Market Dynamics

The non-fungible token (NFT) sector is witnessing a series of fascinating shifts and transformations, reflecting the dynamic nature of this innovative digital asset class....
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AltLayer on Binance Launchpool: A New Dawn in Rollup Technology

The digital finance landscape is continuously evolving, with innovative solutions reshaping how we think about blockchain technology and its myriad applications. Standing at the...
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BRC-20 Tokens: Signaling a New Era of Integration in the Bitcoin...

The recent surge in the development and adoption of BRC-20 tokens, as highlighted by Binance Research, marks a pivotal chapter in the evolution of...