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 Meme Mania: Riding the Wave of Crypto Craze

The wave of meme coins has surged, pushing Solana's crypto community into a frenzy of excitement and opportunity. It's not just about trading anymore;...
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Binance Bows Out: Nigeria’s Crypto Community Braces for Change

The departure of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, from Nigeria marks a significant turning point for the nation's burgeoning crypto community....
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Bitcoin’s Halving Hype: Will It Catapult to $240,000?

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Bitcoin's next halving event, scheduled for April 2024. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is a significant moment...
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Federal Reserve Chair Denies Imminent Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell quashed any speculation about the imminent launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States during...
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LAVA: A Fiery Solution to Decentralized Finance’s Impermanent Loss

In a major move for DeFi, LAVA has officially launched its lending market platform, aiming to revolutionize liquidity provision. As the first global platform...
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Sony’s Patent Application Hints at Gaming Industry’s Shift Towards NFTs

Tech giant Sony, renowned for its PlayStation gaming console, has recently unveiled a patent application that sheds light on the concept of "super-fungible tokens"...