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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From Internet Enclave to Sovereign Network State by 2030

The concept of nationhood is undergoing a seismic transformation. The aspiration to establish a Network State by 2030 is not just a fanciful idea...
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Avicena Unveils Game-Changing MicroLED Transceiver at SuperComputing 2023

Avicena, a trailblazing company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is marking a significant technological advancement by showcasing the world's smallest 1Tbps optical transceiver at the...
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EGLD’s MEV Strategy: A Pathbreaking Solution or a Simplified Shortcut?

Justin Bons, founder and Chief Investment Officer of CyberCapital and a seasoned crypto researcher, recently took to social media to highlight a significant development...
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Lens Protocol Unveils V2 Upgrade on Polygon Mainnet, Redefining Decentralized Social...

Decentralized social media platform Lens Protocol, a sister project to Aave's lending protocol, has taken a significant leap forward with the release of its...
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Grok Token’s Price Takes a Nosedive: Alleged Scam Unveiled by Blockchain

In a shocking turn of events, the price of the memecoin "Grok," inspired by Elon Musk's AI project, plummeted by over 70% following allegations...
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Major Financial Institutions Transition to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Integration

The finance sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies becoming increasingly integral to its operations. Leading banks worldwide are beginning...