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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Docs, But Smarter: ICP’s Developer Revamp Hits the Mark

ICP’s developer documentation just had a major shake-up, making it easier to navigate and packed with improvements that go beyond a simple facelift. The...
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ICP DAOs Run the Show: DeFi Llama’s Top 10 Proves It

ICP's dominance in decentralised governance is turning heads, and for good reason. DeFi Llama's latest governance rankings reveal that the top ten projects are...
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TACO DAO Serves Up Decentralised Asset Management on ICP—Community Votes Now...

TACO DAO is a decentralised autonomous organisation designed to manage a portfolio of digital assets through community-driven governance. Built on the Internet Computer Protocol...
Maria Irene

Oisy Wallet Adds Sprinkles and Smarter Swaps

Oisy Wallet’s latest update, v1.3.2, arrives with a mix of functional refinements and playful touches. Among the changes, Windows notifications now come with animated...
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FuelEV Hits Reverse: SNS Rollback Shakes Up ICP Community

FuelEV’s SNS rollback announcement lands like a curveball, sending ripples through the ICP community. Just weeks ago, the project had secured funding through its...
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Dom Slams Dogequest, Microsoft Malware Woes, and Web3’s Security Gaps

Dominic Williams is once again ringing the alarm on cybersecurity, and his message is blunt: centralised infrastructure is a liability. His latest comments come...