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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Bitcoin

Liquidium vs Nexo: How Bitcoin-backed loans compare

Bitcoin holders have several ways to access cash or stablecoins without selling their BTC, but the cost, collateral requirements and risks can vary widely...

Liquidium Puts Simple Bitcoin-Backed Loans Within Reach Without a Wallet Connection

Liquidium is making its borrowing process more straightforward with Simple Loans, an address-based lending option that allows users to create a loan without signing...

DOM Launches 3D Builder for On-Chain Districts

A district that once existed as a flat 32×32 bitmap can now be built upwards, with DOM launching a new tool that turns owned...

AI Boom Creates More Than 750,000 Jobs in the US

Artificial intelligence is changing the US job market in a way that is creating new work alongside the disruption caused by the technology. LinkedIn estimates...
ICP
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Clown and TRAX Link Up to Blend Music, Rewards, and On-Chain...

Clown has announced a new partnership with TRAX, bringing together two Internet Computer projects with a shared interest in boosting artist engagement and interactive...
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Wallet-to-Wallet ICP Transfers Hit 141,300, Second-Highest in 2024

The Internet Computer has registered 141,300 wallet-to-wallet transfers, marking its second-highest transfer count for 2024. It’s a number that doesn’t rely on projections, marketing,...
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SoundWave and Road Patrol Show What On-Chain Apps Can Do Without...

Two apps built using Caffeine AI are quietly showing how blockchain infrastructure can support everyday tools — without making users think about blockchains at...
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OHSHII Lets Anyone Launch and Lock ICP Tokens Without Code

Launching a token or setting up vesting usually means hiring developers, writing smart contracts, and hoping everything works smoothly once it's on-chain. OHSHII wants...
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Crypto Check-In, No Fees Attached

EstateDAO wants to change the way you book hotels. Not with points, gimmicks, or loyalty tiers—but with zero commission, full transparency, and direct crypto...
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ODIN•FUN Opens Developer Docs and API Access to Support Builder Community

ODIN•FUN has released a centralised set of developer resources to make it easier for builders to work within its growing ecosystem. Announced by Bob...