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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Crypto Clash: CoinDCX CEO Denies Fraud Allegations Amidst Media Storm

CoinDCX, the prominent crypto exchange led by CEO Sumit Gupta, finds itself in the eye of a storm as allegations of fraud circulate in...
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Digital Love Leaps Forward: Sleepless AI’s Revolutionary Web3 Gaming Venture

Sleepless AI stands at the vanguard of a transformative era in digital companionship and gaming. Their project, a groundbreaking venture, is redefining the landscape...
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Worldpay Embraces Blockchain, Integrates Solana for Efficient Payment Processing

Worldpay, a leading global payment processor, has recently unveiled a transformative step in payment technology by integrating the Solana blockchain into its payment rails....
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Sonic Bids Farewell to WICP Support, Welcomes Transition to ICP

Effective January 30th, 2024, Sonic, the blockchain and DeFi platform, is set to undergo a significant transformation by discontinuing its support for WICP. This...
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The Bitcoin Bet: Jack Mallers’ Vision of a Financial Utopia

In a recent flurry of tweets, Jack Mallers, CEO of Zap, a prominent Bitcoin investment and payment company leveraging the Lightning Network, voiced a...
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BRC-20 Turmoil: Unisat and L1F Clash Over Bitcoin’s Silent Financial Powerhouse

Amidst the hustle of Bitcoin's financial corridors, a silent war is brewing over the fate of BRC-20, the protocol that has quietly amassed considerable...