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

Extending Western Civilization with Bitcoin: A Fresh Perspective on Currency Evolution

Brian Armstrong, the visionary founder of Coinbase, recently sparked a thought-provoking dialogue about the role of Bitcoin in safeguarding the future of western civilization....
Maria Irene

A New Dawn in Bitcoin Ordinal Marketplaces

Bioniq, a groundbreaking entrant in the Bitcoin Ordinal domain, celebrated its launch on December 1, ushering in a transformative phase for cryptocurrency trading and...
Maria Irene

Amplify Ignites New Wave of Twitter Engagement with Blockchain Rewards

Amplify is reshaping the landscape of Twitter engagement by integrating blockchain technology into its operations. This innovative platform is creating a unique ecosystem where...
Maria Irene

$TRAX Token Sale: A Quarter Billion Crypto Tokens Up for Grabs!

With December 12 fast approaching, the fusion of music and blockchain technology anticipates a pivotal event: the launch of the $TRAX SNS Sale. This...
Maria Irene

OpenAI’s GPT Store Faces Delay Amidst Leadership Shifts

OpenAI, the trailblazing artificial intelligence lab, has announced a delay in the launch of its much-anticipated GPT Store. Initially unveiled at the DevDay event...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Nuances: Ordinals Wallets and the Safety of Your Inscriptions

When diving into the world of Bitcoin Ordinals, understanding the mechanics of wallet transactions and the safety of inscriptions is essential, especially for those...