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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Dencun Upgrade Set to Revolutionize Ethereum Layer-2s, Driving Down Transaction Costs

The eagerly anticipated Dencun upgrade is poised to make its mark on the Ethereum mainnet, scheduled for launch on March 13. This pivotal update...
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Polygon Unveils Type-1 Upgrade: A Breakthrough in ZK EVM Proving Technology

Polygon, a leading player in the blockchain space, has rolled out the Type-1 upgrade to its zkEVM prover, marking a significant leap forward in...
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Stephen Chow’s ‘Nobody’ NFTs: A Cinematic Leap into the Blockchain

The art and film world has witnessed a remarkable event as Stephen Chow, the renowned Hong Kong movie director, ventures into the world of...
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Navigating Economic Tides: Cryptocurrency Emerges as a Beacon for Younger Americans

In a landscape marked by the relentless rise of inflation and the burdensome weight of transaction fees, a transformative shift is underway in the...
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Pixels Takes the Stage: Binance Launchpool’s Newest Web3 Gaming Venture

Binance has just revealed its 46th Launchpool project, introducing Pixels (PIXEL), a social web3 game developed on the Ronin Network. This new addition to...
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Fidelity’s Bold Step: A Pinch of Crypto in the Conservative Mix

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC recently unveiled a pioneering decision, embedding a modest 1% allocation of cryptocurrencies into its All-in-One Conservative ETF (FCNS). This move...