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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Helix Unveils On-Chain JPY Market: Bridging Fiat and DeFi

Helix, the decentralized exchange built on the Injective protocol, has revealed a development in cryptocurrency trading. Teaming up with FX powerhouse Cables Finance, Helix...
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India’s Stand on Binance: Compliance Over Convenience

The Indian government has steadfastly refused Binance's request for a provisional green light to resume its operations, underlining the necessity for the cryptocurrency exchange...
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Citrea: A Fresh Spin on Bitcoin Scaling and Security

Citrea carves a distinctive niche in the Bitcoin landscape as the first rollup to enhance BTC's block space with zero-knowledge technology, marking a leap...
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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: Uniting Global Innovators to Redefine Urban Sustainability

Amidst the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, a dynamic convergence of minds is set to unfold at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Asia's largest and Japan's...
Maria Irene

GoDaddy and ENS Unite to Revolutionize Domain and Crypto Wallet Integration

GoDaddy, a global leader in domain registration and web hosting, has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a pioneer in...
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Roblox’s New AI Translator Breaks Language Barriers, Connecting Gamers Globally

Online gaming giant Roblox has introduced its latest innovation: an AI-driven translation model that enables seamless communication among players, regardless of language differences. Developed...