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...
Gaming
Maria Irene

Polemos and Illuvium Unleash Game-Changing NFT Rental Power

Imagine a future where gamers can effortlessly navigate tough levels with rented in-game items, or test out new games on their wishlist by borrowing...
Maria Irene

Cy[Bord]: The Unfrozen Evolution of Token Standards

CBRC-20, affectionately known as "Cy," emerges as a disruptor in the world of metaprotocol token standards on Bitcoin Ordinals. This novel token standard not...
Maria Irene

BONK’s Wild Ride: Solana’s Meme Coin Soars 21% as Coinbase Lists...

BONK, the leading meme coin on the Solana blockchain, experienced another surge in price following the announcement of its listing on Coinbase. The popular...
Maria Irene

New Accounting Rule Sparks Potential Crypto Adoption Wave Among U.S. Companies

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be on the brink of widespread adoption by U.S.-based companies, thanks to a recent change in accounting rules that...
Maria Irene

IllumineX Set to Launch IDO on 15 December

As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, illumineX has stepped into the limelight with its announcement of the Public Initial DEX Offering (IDO) and...
Maria Irene

Visa Unveils AI Shield Against Token Fraud

Visa, the renowned payments giant, has unveiled its latest innovation, Visa Provisioning Intelligence (VPI), marking a significant advancement in the fight against token fraud....