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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HyperLaunch Just Got Easier – ELNA.ai Listens, Lowers the Bar

HyperLaunch is edging closer to accessibility, with ELNA.ai shaking up expectations by lowering the entry threshold. The announcement, posted on X, signals a shift...
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ICP Cracks the Classroom Code at KU Leuven

Blockchain has been working its way into academic circles, and last Thursday, the Internet Computer Protocol took a seat in one of Europe’s leading...
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Last Call: CoinNation’s Whitelist Window Closes Soon

Last chances have a way of making people move, and this one comes with perks. The deadline to whitelist for CoinNation’s latest platform launch...
Maria Irene

The Canister News: ICP-Powered Journalism Without Borders

The Canister News has carved out a unique space in the world of blockchain journalism by being entirely hosted on the Internet Computer (ICP)....
Maria Irene

DFINITY and TrustNoteD Join Forces for a Digital Overhaul

Swiss-based TrustNoteD has teamed up with the DFINITY Foundation, the organisation behind the Internet Computer, in a partnership aimed at reshaping digital solutions for...
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ICP Slips into Telegram Wallet—Zero Fees, Zero Hassle

Bang on time for the new week, ICP has made its way onto Telegram Wallet, setting up an easy route for swapping USDT or...