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
Maria Irene

ICP’s New Bounded-Wait Calls: A Step Toward Smoother and Safer Dapp...

The introduction of bounded-wait calls to the Internet Computer (ICP) marks a significant shift for developers and dapp creators. With the official launch of...
Maria Irene

Burrito Wallet and DmailNetwork Join Forces for a Secure Web3 Future

DmailNetwork has teamed up with Burrito Wallet, and this new combo could make decentralised access smoother than ever. Burrito Wallet, one of Korea’s better-known...
Maria Irene

ICP’s vetKeys Set to Revolutionise Privacy and Security for Decentralised Apps

The announcement that vetKeys is now code complete and ready to be tested on the ICP mainnet marks an exciting development for the Internet...
Maria Irene

Liquidium Gets a Payback Plan—Literally

The latest Liquidium community vote has wrapped up with a strong yes to LIP-12, a proposal that rewires how the protocol shares its revenue....
Maria Irene

How Many Cycles for a Dollar? ICP’s XRC Has the Answer

Getting accurate crypto and fiat exchange rates is no small feat, especially when those rates need to power smart contracts, determine conversion metrics, or...
Maria Irene

Sneed Finds Its Flow: Test Rewards Go Live Without the Usual...

Sneed DAO has taken a confident step forward with its second beta test for non-inflationary voter rewards, rolling out a core component of its...