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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Gold DAO Tightens Supply as Another Burn Trims Token Count

Gold DAO’s latest burn event has removed another 23,867.62 GOLDAO from circulation, reinforcing the deflationary aspect of the token. With a hard cap of...
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Bitmap Guilds: Organising the Chaos

Bitmap Guilds are setting the stage for something much bigger than a collection of digital plots. The initiative introduces a structured way for contributors...
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DFINITY Moves to Halt Neurons’ Fund Amid Manipulation Concerns

DFINITY’s latest move is raising eyebrows, and for good reason. The proposal to put the Neurons’ Fund on hold has sent ripples through the...
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ICPEx Goes DAO: A New Chapter for Decentralised Trading

ICPEx has officially transitioned into a fully decentralised exchange under the governance of an SNS DAO, marking a significant shift in the decentralised finance...
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GNight Punks Set for a Fresh Inscription Run

Gnight Punks continue their presence in the Bitcoin ordinal space, building on a history that began with their first inscription at #112540. The project,...
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BobbyO Steps Back: Does ICP Support Its Independent Creators?

ICP has seen a fair share of highs and lows, but one thing that’s been consistent is the effort put in by independent creators...