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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CycleOps Launches New Memory Monitoring Features to Help Developers Manage Canister...

CycleOps has introduced updated monitoring tools that track eight new canister memory metrics, aiming to give developers better visibility and control over their applications....
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GoldDAO Begins Bridging Tokenised Gold from ICP to Base Network

GoldDAO has announced the launch of a bridge that allows users to move tokenised gold from the Internet Computer (ICP) network to Base in...
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Oisy Release v1.5.9 Adds Portuguese Support and Smoother User Experience

Oisy Release has rolled out version 1.5.9, bringing a series of functional updates aimed at improving the day-to-day experience for users. With Portuguese now...
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ORIGYN Launches New NFT Standard to Bridge Blockchain and Real-World Assets

A new technical framework for NFTs is now live on the Internet Computer, aimed at making digital ownership simpler, safer and more usable across...
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Chamath Palihapitiya and Dominic Williams Question Software’s Hold on the Modern...

A recent post from venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has reignited discussion around how modern businesses are shaped, less by vision, more by the structure...
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Plug Wallet Adds Support for Rune Tokens, Launches Giveaway

Plug Wallet has rolled out support for Rune tokens via the ODIN protocol, expanding the list of assets users can store and manage through...