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...
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New Online Game Puts Your Reaction Speed to the Test

A new web-based game called Reaction Speed Test is putting people’s reflexes to the test, offering a quick and addictive way to measure just...
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funnAI Introduces Official Top-Up Method for mAIner Tokens

funnAI has announced an update to the way users top up their mAIner, emphasising the use of four approved tokens to power the platform’s...
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Kristofer Launches Multiuser SUI Wallet on Internet Computer

Kristofer has unveiled a new multiuser SUI wallet built on the Internet Computer (ICP), offering users a secure and convenient way to manage Sui...
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Odin Fun secures new backing to expand Bitcoin DeFi reach

Odin Fun has raised a new round of strategic investment from research institution A9 FORSETISCN, marking a fresh chapter in its efforts to strengthen...
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TRAX joins top music tech startups at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

TRAX has been named one of eight music tech startups selected for the Chorus 2025 programme at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), giving the platform...
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ICP Added to ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF Ahead of NYSE...

ICP, the native token of the Internet Computer Protocol, has been included in the ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF, which is set to begin...