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 reports 38% weekly rise in Bitcoin lending volume

Liquidium has reported a rise in lending activity over the past week, with Bitcoin-denominated loans increasing alongside renewed activity in Ordinals and Runes. The platform...

Odin.fun fixes trading, community and session issues in busiest week of development

Odin.fun recorded 161 commits and 60 pull requests during its 34th week of development, making it the platform's busiest week in a month. Much of...

Pakistan’s New Data Policy Opens the Door to ICP Use Cases

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 is drawing attention to the potential role of decentralised infrastructure in the country's plans for managing government data,...

Menese puts live cross-chain liquidity pools under community governance

Menese Protocol is moving to place its cross-chain liquidity infrastructure under community governance as part of its SNS process, following the launch of pools...
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Extending Western Civilization with Bitcoin: A Fresh Perspective on Currency Evolution

Brian Armstrong, the visionary founder of Coinbase, recently sparked a thought-provoking dialogue about the role of Bitcoin in safeguarding the future of western civilization....
Maria Irene

A New Dawn in Bitcoin Ordinal Marketplaces

Bioniq, a groundbreaking entrant in the Bitcoin Ordinal domain, celebrated its launch on December 1, ushering in a transformative phase for cryptocurrency trading and...
Maria Irene

Amplify Ignites New Wave of Twitter Engagement with Blockchain Rewards

Amplify is reshaping the landscape of Twitter engagement by integrating blockchain technology into its operations. This innovative platform is creating a unique ecosystem where...
Maria Irene

$TRAX Token Sale: A Quarter Billion Crypto Tokens Up for Grabs!

With December 12 fast approaching, the fusion of music and blockchain technology anticipates a pivotal event: the launch of the $TRAX SNS Sale. This...
Maria Irene

OpenAI’s GPT Store Faces Delay Amidst Leadership Shifts

OpenAI, the trailblazing artificial intelligence lab, has announced a delay in the launch of its much-anticipated GPT Store. Initially unveiled at the DevDay event...
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Navigating the Nuances: Ordinals Wallets and the Safety of Your Inscriptions

When diving into the world of Bitcoin Ordinals, understanding the mechanics of wallet transactions and the safety of inscriptions is essential, especially for those...