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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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Sparks Blockchain Humor

True to the spirited ethos of cryptocurrency communities, it took less than thirteen minutes after Ethereum's Dencun upgrade for someone to upload the entire...
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Digital Bridges: Binance’s Innovative Leap Forward with Nigeria’s Government

Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, and the Nigerian government have embarked on a collaborative venture that marks a new chapter in the relationship...
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Fast Tracks Ahead: India’s Bold Move to Counter Crypto’s Allure with...

Financial ecosystems worldwide are at a crossroads, constantly adapting to the fast-paced innovations brought about by digital currencies and blockchain technology. Amidst this whirlwind...
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Arbitrum Plays the Game: A 200 Million ARB Boost for Web3...

The virtual playgrounds of Web3 gaming are about to receive a substantial infusion of resources, courtesy of Arbitrum's ambitious Gaming Catalyst Program. With a...
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ICP Joins the Wirex Wallet: Spend Your Crypto with Ease!

The ICP and Wirex community is abuzz with the latest integration of Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) tokens into the Wirex ecosystem, a move set...
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Ether.Fi’s Launch on Binance Launchpool: A Gateway to New Yield Opportunities

Launching its ETHERFI token through Binance Launchpool, Ether.Fi begins an electrifying journey, a move championed by Binance launchpool itself. This initiative is poised to...