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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AI’s Next Power Move? Self-Writing Enterprise Infra Takes the Spotlight

Dominic Williams, the founder of Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has weighed in on the future of enterprise infrastructure with a bold statement on X:...
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Decide AI Hits 42K Verified Users, ICP Stays Ahead in the...

Decide AI has reached a significant milestone, verifying 42,000 users with its Decide ID system. This development highlights the growing emphasis on identity verification...
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New Cycles Minting Canister Updates: Smoother ICP Transactions, Fewer Headaches

Developers working with the Internet Computer have something new to explore, with fresh updates to the Cycles Minting Canister (CMC) promising greater flexibility and...
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Liquid ICP: OISY Wallet Partners with WaterNeuron

The integration of OISY Wallet with WaterNeuron brings a new level of convenience to the Internet Computer (IC) ecosystem, allowing users to stake ICP...
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ICP-Powered Instant Rune Loans Redefine Bitcoin Lending

Borrowing and lending Bitcoin just got a major upgrade with Liquidium’s Alpha Test launch for Instant Rune Loans. The new DeFi platform is built...
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ICPEx SNS: AI, DeFi, and Community in One Bold Move

ICPEx is setting the stage for a transformative leap in decentralised finance with a proposal to create a Service Nervous System (SNS) to govern...