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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FuelEV Sale: Community Members Raise Questions Over Unusual Transactions

A group of community investigators analysing on-chain data related to the SNS FuelEV sale has highlighted a series of transactions that they believe warrant...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Modular Future: AstroFlora Redefines DAO Governance

ICDevs.org has unveiled AstroFlora, a project that expands on its earlier work with DAOs on the Internet Computer (IC). The aim is to create...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin DeFi Just Got a Jolt with RichSwap’s Open-Source Move

RichSwap has thrown open its code for all to see, marking a bold step in the evolution of Bitcoin Layer 1 decentralised exchanges. As...
Maria Irene

Personal DAO Hits the Mark, Swap Sealed

Personal DAO, founded by Jesse D Williams Jr., has wrapped up its token swap with a successful turnout, locking in 239 participants and surpassing...
Maria Irene

Stablecoins That Don’t Sit Still: OISY Wallet Rolls Out $lvlUSD

OISY Wallet is about to change the way stablecoins work for its users. With $lvlUSD going live, the usual routine of holding digital dollars...
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ICP’s Ledger Upgrade: Stay Ahead or Risk Falling Behind

ICP is moving ahead with changes that could shake up how developers interact with ledger data, and those not paying attention might find themselves...