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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Protcl Goes Live with New Name, Dashboard and White Paper

agriiProtocol has officially rebranded as Protcl, introducing a fresh identity while continuing to power infrastructure across food systems, co-ops, and real-world data streams. Built...
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IC-Auth Makes Internet Computer Logins Easier for Developers

A new version of IC-Auth has been released, offering developers a streamlined way to plug in popular Internet Computer wallets like Plug, Stoic, Internet...
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CLOAD Funded NFTs to Launch On-Chain with ICRC-7

CLOAD has announced that NFTs from its funded campaign will now be deployed on-chain, marking a new stage for its project on the Internet...
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Plug Extension Rolls Out Subtle Tweaks for a Smoother Wallet Experience

Plug has quietly released a series of updates to its crypto wallet extension, focusing on everyday usability rather than headline-grabbing changes. While the updates...
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vetKeys go live on dMsg.net, bringing on-chain encrypted messaging to ICP

The ICPanda DAO has announced the activation of vetKeys, one of Internet Computer’s more technical features, through Proposal 137151. With this, end-to-end encrypted keys...
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KongSwap tweaks its APY tool for clearer yield insights

KongSwap has quietly rolled out an update to its annual percentage yield (APY) calculator, switching from a 24-hour snapshot to a 7-day average. The...