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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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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Tensor Foundation Unveils Ambitious Plans for TNSR Token on Solana NFT...

The Tensor Foundation, an emerging force in the realm of Solana NFTs, recently took to Twitter to outline its vision for the TNSR token,...
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Crypto Casts Its Vote: Shaping the 2024 U.S. Elections

As the calendar pages turn toward the 2024 U.S. elections, a new player is making its presence felt in the political arena: the cryptocurrency...
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Dencun Hard Fork: Ethereum’s Leap Towards Affordable Futures

The digital landscape is once again on the cusp of a significant evolution, this time led by Ethereum's Dencun hard fork. With the inclusion...
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155 Join Forces in Groundbreaking Blockchain Trial: A Convergence of Tech...

The digital ledger that once exclusively chronicled the journey of cryptocurrencies is now forging a path through diverse industries, marking a significant leap towards...
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Strategy: A Remarkable Journey to Profitability

El Salvador, the tiny Central American nation known for its bold embrace of cryptocurrency, is reaping the rewards of President Nayib Bukele's audacious Bitcoin...
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BlockGames Rides the Airdrop Wave: A New Player in Crypto Gaming...

An aggressive airdrop farming campaign helped elevate Portal to become the biggest gaming token launch so far this year. Now BlockGames, a mobile-centric crypto...