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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Worldcoin Steps Up: A New Blockchain for Human-Centric Web3 Innovation

Worldcoin is making waves in the cryptocurrency sphere with the launch of its new blockchain network, named 'World Chain'. This development marks a significant...
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Does Inflation Have a Master? Decoding Ludwig von Mises’ Economic Blueprint

Ludwig von Mises' insights into the dynamics of money and inflation continue to be of significant relevance, and his work, encapsulated in "Ludwig von...
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MMA Star’s Mises Moment Sparks Austrian Economics Surge

The writings of Ludwig von Mises—the famed Austrian economist of the early 20th century and hero to the Bitcoin faithful—are surging in popularity following...
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Dfinity’s Rune Protocol Plans & Bitcoin Halving: A New Era for...

With the Bitcoin halving and Runes protocol launch taking place this weekend, Dfinity is continuing Internet Computer's embrace of the Bitcoin ecosystem by adding...
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Funding the Future: Avalanche and Ethereum Spearhead Bold Financial Innovations

The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to the ebb and flow of innovation and investment, but recent developments have signaled a bold leap...
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Won Takes the Throne: Korea’s Currency Leads the Crypto Charge

As the sun rises over the bustling markets of Seoul, a quiet yet profound transformation is taking place in the realm of finance. South...