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...
Solana
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Solana’s New Vote Credit Mechanism to Revolutionize Blockchain Transactions

Solana, a leading blockchain platform, is set to revolutionize transaction speeds with a groundbreaking proposal voted in by its validators. The proposal, aimed at...
Maria Irene

Double or Nothing: Defiance ETFs Bets Big on Ethereum Futures

Defiance ETFs, an investment firm known for its bold moves, has taken a significant step into the world of cryptocurrency by filing for a...
Maria Irene

Dfinity’s $15 Million Bet: Accelerating the Web3 Revolution

Dfinity, a major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain, has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its Web3 accelerator platform on...
Maria Irene

Beware the Media: New Telegram Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Your Messages

The digital landscape is once again under scrutiny as CertiK, a leading blockchain security platform, recently unveiled a significant vulnerability in the popular messaging...
Maria Irene

NetApp Bags Google Cloud’s Top Tech Partner Award for Stellar Storage...

NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, has clinched the prestigious 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Halving and Fed’s ‘Bag of Tricks’ Fuel Crypto Rollercoaster

The Bitcoin halving scheduled for this month, paired with strategic maneuvers from the Federal Reserve and Treasury, is expected to intensify the ongoing turbulence...