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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Bitcoin Surpasses Rupee, Secures 13th Spot in Global Currency Rankings

Bitcoin has achieved a remarkable milestone, positioning itself as the 13th most valuable currency in the world. This feat propels the digital currency ahead...
Maria Irene

China Bets on Blockchain: NFT and dApp Development Flourish Despite Crypto...

Amidst the global cacophony of regulatory measures on cryptocurrency, China has emerged with a contrarian stance that diverges from its stringent crypto trading ban....
Maria Irene

Solana Eclipses Ethereum in NFT Arena: A New Era Dawns

As the digital ledger technology evolves, two notable players, Solana and Bitcoin, have recently outshone Ethereum, traditionally the frontrunner in the non-fungible token (NFT)...
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Embrace the Holiday Spirit with PIV Cards: Revolutionizing Christmas Shopping with...

As the festive season approaches, the PIVX community's most interesting feature introduced in October can be an innovative way to revolutionize holiday shopping: PIV...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Strategic Leap: Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Digital Frontiers

ICP has stepped into the spotlight by addressing a ubiquitous concern faced by companies—cybersecurity threats leading to ransom attacks. The notorious incident with the...
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Apple’s Clever Move: AI Breakthrough for iPhone

Apple has quietly unveiled a technique, detailed in a recent research paper, showcasing the company's progress in making advanced AI compatible with iPhones. This...