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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MetaComputers NFTs: Pioneering a New Era in Digital Collectibles on ICP

MetaComputers is set to revolutionize the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of its collection on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). This...
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Wealthy Indians Embrace Bitcoin ETFs Through Remittance Quotas

Despite cautionary statements from India's central bank likening crypto investments to speculative bubbles like the tulip mania, affluent Indians are leveraging their annual remittance...
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Hampton Hotel Tokenizes Slice for Investors

Investors have a unique opportunity on the horizon: owning a piece of a brand-new 4,500-square-foot Hampton by Hilton hotel in El Salvador. This opportunity...
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NASA’s Lunar Leap: A VR Metaverse for Astronaut Training

As humanity inches closer to establishing a presence on the Moon, NASA is taking a giant leap in astronaut training by embracing the metaverse....
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What Are Runes? Bitcoin’s New Alphabet of Opportunity

As the Bitcoin community braces for the much-anticipated halving event on April 19th, a new token system called Runes has captured the imagination of...
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Unlocking the Future: Over 1 Million $ICP Tokens Released Today

In a move that's caught the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide, over 1 million $ICP tokens were unlocked today, causing a minor price adjustment...