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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ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...

Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...
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Maria Irene

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF: A Marketing Approach Grounded in Progress

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has made significant strides in promoting its recently launched spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). With a strategic emphasis...
Maria Irene

Unveiling ICP’s Cross-Chain Integration: Redefining Decentralized Dapp Development

The intersection of Ethereum and Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of decentralized application (dapp) development. With ICP's groundbreaking...
Maria Irene

Pixels Tokens Soar on Binance, Ushering Web3 Gaming into New Era

Pixels, the pioneering free-to-play farming MMO, has achieved a significant milestone as its token, $PIXEL, goes live on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange....
Maria Irene

East Meets West: Navigating the New Frontiers of Web3 and Crypto...

The global landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is witnessing a pivotal shift, underscored by recent developments in Japan and South Korea. These two...
Maria Irene

Wallet Revolution: Trust Wallet and Biconomy Unveil Swift Moves

In the world of crypto, user experience has often lagged behind the pace of technological advancements, creating a gap that sometimes feels as wide...
Maria Irene

Crypto Coin Co-Founded by OpenAI CEO Surges 140% Amid Privacy Concerns

Worldcoin (WLD), a crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has seen a remarkable surge of over 140% in the past week, coinciding...