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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Mixed Bag of Earnings: Microsoft and Block Thrive, Tesla and Meta...

In an earnings season replete with drama, the performance of Microsoft, Tesla, MicroStrategy, BITO ETF, and Block has captivated investors' attention. Microsoft remains the...
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San Francisco’s Crumbling Foundations: When The Tech Titans Can’t Keep House...

San Francisco, the Mecca of tech innovation and startup dreams, is facing a surprising twist in its typically red-hot housing market. Imagine paying 27%...
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Evaluating the Asset Spectrum: A Dive into Sol Bull Pal’s Market...

In a recent post on X, macro expert and Solana enthusiast Raoul Pal brought attention to the varying Year-To-Date (YTD) returns across different asset...
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Bitcoin Price Surge Triggers $114 Million in Shorts Liquidation

Bitcoin experienced a second rally today, catapulting its price to over $34,000, marking a record high for 2023 and stirring excitement in the crypto...
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The Unearthly Power of Bitcoin’s ‘God Candle’: How ETF Rumour...

Maria Irene If you've been anywhere near Crypto Twitter lately or have dabbled in Bitcoin trading, there's a good chance you've come across the mystifying...
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Adieu Wallet Wars! EIP-6963 Waves the Magic Wand for Your Web3...

Goodbye, squabbles over browser extension wallets and hello, seamless user experience. With the approval of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 6963, the crypto community is...