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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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...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...
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Brewing a New Era in DeFi with Cross-Chain Mastery

Maya Protocol stands out in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world, paving the way for asset exchanges across a variety of blockchains. The launch of...
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Binance’s $4.3 Billion Settlement Paves the Way for Spot Bitcoin ETF...

The resolution of Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with the United States emerges as the crucial factor clearing the path for the approval of spot...
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Decentralized Finance Heist: KyberSwap Loses $46 Million in Security Breach

KyberSwap Elastic fell victim to a security incident resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately $46 million in various crypto assets. On November 23, the...
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BONK’s Lunar Leap: Solana’s Meme Coin Soars with Binance Futures Boost

In a crypto twist, BONK, the meme coin riding high on the Solana network, experiences a meteoric rise following Binance's announcement of futures trading. The...
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Bubble Trouble: Peter Schiff’s Dire Forecast in ‘The Real Crash’

In his book "The Real Crash: America's Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country," New York Times best-selling author Peter D....
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Hot or Not: Building a Tik Tok On ICP

The Hot or Not  project on Internet Computer Protocol is at the forefront of a significant shift in social media, blending cutting-edge technology with a...