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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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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Token Trouble: How a Governance Exploit Rocked the ICP Network

On May 5, 2025, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) network found itself at the centre of a significant governance controversy. BoomDAO, a decentralised autonomous...
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Lighter, Faster, Smarter: Juno Trims the Fat from Analytics

Juno Analytics has recently launched a highly anticipated update that focuses on simplifying its platform and improving the overall user experience. This release offers...
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BTC5050 Bets on Hourly Bitcoin Wins With $1 Entry and No...

A new entrant in the growing field of blockchain gaming is preparing to launch a decentralised lottery that promises hourly Bitcoin jackpots, minimal entry...
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Gold-Backed Liquidity is the New Gold Standard on ICP

Gold has been a symbol of value for millennia, but in the world of cryptocurrency, it’s stepping into a whole new role. On the...
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Dominic Williams Weighs In After Kraken Uncovers North Korean Hacker Plot,...

Kraken, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, recently revealed a serious breach attempt involving a North Korean hacker posing as an engineering candidate. The hacker's goal...
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One Minute to Match: Stringly’s Speed Date Shake-Up

Dating apps have tried everything from endless swiping to algorithmic matchmaking, but one thing they rarely do is pick up the pace. That’s where...