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

Flipkart Leaps into Web3, Joining Forces with Polygon for E-commerce Innovation

Why stay on the beaten path when you can carve a new one? Flipkart, India's e-commerce giant, has done just that. In a landmark...
Maria Irene

Abu Dhabi’s Blockchain Marvel: Turning Carbon Emissions into Crypto Cheers!

An announcement from an Abu Dhabi government-affiliated research center has stirred anticipation in the realm of environmental innovation. Unveiled at the United Nations Climate...
Maria Irene

Beam Blazes Ahead: Gaming Blockchain Teams Up with Immutable zkEVM on...

In a bid to redefine the gaming blockchain landscape, Beam, an open-source blockchain operated by Merit Circle DAO, is set to make waves with...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Voyager Paco de la India Concludes His Global Run, Plans...

As the sun sets on a unique global adventure, Paco de la India draws the curtains on his extraordinary 'Last Run with bitcoin.' This...
Maria Irene

ShapeShift’s Innovative Fee Overhaul: Embracing Small Traders and FOX Token Holders

ShapeShift, a notable player in the  multi chain wallet universe, has unveiled an inventive update to its fee structure, marking a shift in its...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Dilemma: Trac’s Candid Take on Dev Decisions

The role and influence of developers are often a topic of intense debate. A recent statement by Trac, a notable protocol in the ordinals...