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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Plug Wallet: Simplifying Crypto Navigation on the Internet Computer Platform

Have you ever pondered the seamless integration of Web3 technology into our daily digital interactions? The Plug wallet, developed for the Internet Computer (ICP)...
Maria Irene

Ordinals: Unleashing a Billion-Dollar Revolution in Bitcoin’s Legacy

A seismic shift in the digital currency arena has unfolded with the advent of Ordinals, a protocol that's redefining Bitcoin's legacy. Launched in January...
Maria Irene

Digital Finance’s New Frontier: Valour’s Groundbreaking ICP Token ETP

Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is charting new territory in the world of digital finance with its latest offering: a physical backed...
Maria Irene

Tech Innovators Unveiled: Honoring the Visionaries of This Week’s Developer Grantees

The landscape of technological innovation is constantly evolving, and this week, we shine a light on a new cohort of Developer Grantees. Their projects...
Maria Irene

AI Jobs Revolution: Unraveling the Paradox of Efficiency and Creativity

In an era dominated by the "AI or else" mantra, the impact of technological advancements unfolds in unexpected ways. The surge in AI implementation...
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Bitcoin Overtakes Berkshire: A Tale of Disruption and Tradition in Finance

The financial world has recently witnessed a momentous event: Bitcoin, a digital currency once casually dismissed by investment mogul Warren Buffett as "rat poison,"...