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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Bitcoin’s Bold Future: Unveiling the Numbers Behind the Hype

Michael R. Sullivan, an  author who is writing a book on bitcoin, has set tongues wagging with his recent social media thread that paints...
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Crypto Takes on Apple Pay: Can Digital Wallets Go Mainstream?

Cryptocurrency has long promised a revolution in how we think about and use money, and the latest developments in the sector are putting this...
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Shiba Inu Makes Waves with $12M Boost for Privacy Innovation

Innovation drives value, and the developers behind the Shiba Inu token are clearly steering their ship towards uncharted territories with a hefty windfall of...
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Bitcoin’s “Halving” Ushers in Runes Rush, Boosts Miners’ Fortunes

The recent Bitcoin "halving," expected to reduce miner rewards, took an unexpected turn with the launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol. This groundbreaking technology,...
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BlockDAG’s Lunar Leap: Pioneering DAG Tech Sparks Crypto Frenzy

BlockDAG has emerged as a pioneering force in the cryptocurrency market, setting new standards with its innovative Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology. This unique...
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Australia Awaits Crypto “Unicorn” Boom as Regulatory Clarity Lags

Australia could soon witness the rise of new cryptocurrency powerhouses, akin to tech success stories like Canva and Atlassian. This budding anticipation springs from...