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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Unjamming Bitcoin: Clever Fixes for Stuck Transactions

Did you know that a low-fee Bitcoin transaction can turn into a digital version of 'Waiting for Godot'? When your Bitcoin transaction gets trapped...
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PIVX: Riding the Wave of Technological and Market Advancements

The cryptocurrency landscape, ever-fluctuating and fiercely competitive, witnessed a standout performer in PIVX in 2023. The latest Superblock Report from PIVX brings to light...
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Gate.io Leads the Charge in the BRC20 Revolution: $10,000 Trading Competition...

Since the start of 2023, the BRC20 standard has been a catalyst for change in the cryptocurrency landscape, introducing novel narratives and opportunities. Gate.io,...
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Internet Computer Advances European Digital Sovereignty with GDPR-Compatible Blockchain

Since the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 18, 2018, organizations worldwide have grappled with stringent requirements to safeguard the...
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Gaming Blockchain Oasys Levels Up with Datachain and TOKI Partnership

Oasys, the blockchain powerhouse tailored for gaming enthusiasts, has solidified its position in the evolving web3 gaming frontier through a strategic collaboration with Datachain...
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Phantom Breaks Chains: Welcomes Bitcoin with Open ₿eta Arms!

Phantom, the self-custody crypto wallet rooted in Solana, made waves on Wednesday with its latest announcement—compatibility with Bitcoin, Ordinals, and BRC-20 tokens. This move,...