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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Maria Irene

Crypto Chronicles: Unraveling the Enigma of Inscriptions, Ordinals, and the Price...

In a departure from the traditional Wall Street rhythm, the crypto stage is witnessing a peculiar phenomenon—inscriptions. Responsible for an overwhelming 90% surge in...
Maria Irene

Immutable Unveils ‘Passport’ Wallet Infrastructure—No Seed Words Required

In a bold move reshaping the landscape of Web3 gaming, Immutable, the innovative game publisher, has introduced its latest wallet infrastructure, aptly named "Immutable...
Maria Irene

Gate.io and Cornucopias Join Forces: Unlocking Token Opportunities on Gate’s Startup

Gate.io, a renowned digital asset exchange, has embarked on an exciting collaboration with Cornucopias, an up-and-coming Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG). This partnership...
Maria Irene

Gate.io Unveils Effortless Path to Token Airdrops: Hold $10 and Reap...

Gate.io, a leading digital asset exchange, has recently unveiled an enticing opportunity for its users: the chance to participate in token airdrops through its...
Maria Irene

Crypto 2024: Navigating Through Innovation and Regulation

Coinbase's 2024 Crypto Market Outlook presents an intriguing landscape for digital currencies, marked by significant growth and evolving trends. The doubling of the total...
Maria Irene

Crypto’s Power Play: $78 Million Pledged for Pro-Innovation 2024 Candidates

As the race for the 2024 elections heats up, the crypto industry has stepped up with an unprecedented move. In a powerful demonstration of...