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 Crystal Ball: Ripple’s Legal Wizard Peeks into 2024

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has pulled back the curtain on the future of the cryptocurrency landscape, painting a vivid picture of what...
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IC’s Canisters: The Core of DApp Memory, State & Storage

In the intricate world of the Internet Computer (IC), Canisters emerge as the unsung heroes, serving as the virtual machines where both data and...
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Cryptocurrency Betting on Taiwan Presidential Election Raises Legal Concerns

As the Taiwan presidential election approaches, residents are being cautioned against using cryptocurrency betting platforms to wager on the political outcome. The warning comes...
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PIVX: A Festive Frenzy of Privacy, Progress, and Pioneering Moves!

As Christmas approaches, the atmosphere at PIVX is buzzing with excitement and activity. The past week has been particularly notable, marked by a series...
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PIVX Scoop: Inside the Dev Lab – Balancing Innovations with Fixes

Recent strides at PIVX, under the guidance of Duddino and JSKitty, mark a consistent leap in refining the platform's functionality and user interface. The...
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BONK Boom Turns Solana Phones into Hotcakes

The once-overlooked Saga phone is having its moment in the sun, and it's all thanks to the meme-fueled rise of BONK. Arbitrage traders are in...