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.
4466 Articles written
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 QUIC Fix: Navigating the Roadblocks of Blockchain Bugs

Solana developers are looking ahead to April 15 with anticipation, targeting the implementation of a crucial fix to address an “implementation bug” that recently...
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Ethereum’s Ebb: Navigating the Currents of Crypto Capital

The crypto market landscape reveals a telling trend: Ethereum-based investment products are experiencing negative outflows for the fourth consecutive week, marking a persistent decline...
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Polkadot Peaks: User Engagement Hits New Heights

Polkadot, a blockchain protocol known for its interoperability and scalability, has witnessed a remarkable surge in active addresses, reaching a record 600,000. This milestone...
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Rise of the Novel Memecoins: Beyond the Zoo

Cryptocurrency's landscape is ever-evolving, and within its colorful spectrum, memecoins have carved out a niche that combines humor, culture, and investment in a unique...
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Fantom’s Memecoin Maverick: Andre Cronje’s Innovative Crypto Journey

The world of cryptocurrencies is often characterized by innovation and boundary-pushing developments, and one such intriguing narrative is the rise of memecoins. These digital...
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Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Hits $4 Billion TVL Milestone

Crypto exchange Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Base has recently achieved a significant milestone, with its total value locked (TVL) surging by over 13.2% in...