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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New tool makes Web3 app testing easier

A new tool called ic-test has been released, aiming to make life easier for developers building on the Internet Computer. Created by Stan and...
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NNS Governance API Adds Multi-Topic Follow Feature

Developers and neuron holders using the NNS Governance API can now follow multiple topics with a single SetFollowing call. The update removes the need...
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Dmail Brings Web3 Messaging Directly into MetaMask

Dmail has announced its integration with MetaMask Snap, giving wallet users the ability to check their Dmail messages without switching tabs or platforms. The...
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LOBO Token Surges as Liquidium Users Weigh Bullish and Bearish Strategies

LOBO has surged in value over the past 24 hours, nearly doubling in price and turning heads across crypto lending circles. The renewed interest...
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KongSwap Sets Out to Redefine Cross-Chain Trading with Synthetic Swaps

Synthetic swaps might sound like a niche feature, but they’re at the heart of KongSwap’s ambitious attempt to remove friction from cross-chain trading. Rather...
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Oisy Adds Chinese Language Support and Expands Token Features in v1.5.7...

Oisy’s latest update, version 1.5.7, introduces several new features aimed at improving accessibility and user control. The wallet app now supports Simplified Chinese, expanding...