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

ICP’s Global Surge: Revolutionising Education and Tech One Hub at a...

The Internet Computer (ICP) is rapidly becoming a formidable force in the global technology landscape. Spearheading this charge, ICP's recent initiatives have not only...
Maria Irene

Sam Altman Resumes Role as OpenAI CEO, Introduces New Board and...

Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, has made a surprising return as the company's CEO, concluding a period of uncertainty after his abrupt temporary departure....
Maria Irene

TRAX Announces Pioneering Updates, Eyes Decentralisation

As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, TRAX, a prominent player in the Web3 arena, is setting the pace. In...
Maria Irene

Querio Launches SNS-DAO: Fundraising Drive Begins

Developed by CrossChain Labs, Querio is charting a groundbreaking path with the introduction of its Service Nervous System (SNS). This innovative SNS initiative marks...
Maria Irene

The Investment Sage is No More

The world of finance lost one of its most luminous stars. Charlie Munger, the venerable Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's intellectual...
Maria Irene

Housing Market Shift: New Home Prices Record Steepest Drop Since 1964

The U.S. housing market is currently experiencing a significant shift, marked by a record decline in new home prices. Recent data reveals that the...