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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Bitmap’s Surge: Charting the Unprecedented Rise of a Metaverse Titan

In a world where digital currencies and virtual spaces are constantly reinventing themselves, Bitmap emerges as a striking example of metamorphosis and innovation. Once...
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Hivemapper: Redrawing the World’s Maps with Blockchain and Community Power

In an era where digital mapping is often synonymous with a few tech behemoths, a new player, Hivemapper, emerges with a distinctive proposition. Leveraging...
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Mondee Soars with Purplegrids: A Strategic Leap in Travel AI

In a strategic move that heralds a new era in travel technology, Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND), a dynamic travel technology company, has acquired...
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Innovating Finance: MELDapp’s Latest Leap in Crypto and Blockchain Technology

The MELDapp team has once again demonstrated their commitment to innovation and user empowerment. This week, the team has made significant strides, unveiling a...
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Charting New Waters: Epoch Island’s Bold Leap into Crypto-Governance

The concept of a network state, as imagined by Balaji Srinivasan, is taking a concrete shape with the emergence of Epoch Island, a project...
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SEC Takes Strong Stance on Crypto Enforcement in 2023: A Year...

In a year marked by speculation on a Bitcoin spot ETF approval, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared 2023 a "highly productive and...