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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Cisco Powers AUW Tech Dreams: A Leap Forward for Women in...

In a striking stride toward a more inclusive digital future, the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh has proudly announced a new partnership...
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Swiping into the Sunset: Credit Debts Climb as Economists Eye Inflation...

Maria Irene The ticker tape of the global economy is abuzz with alarming statistics—credit card debt in the US surging by $48 billion in the...
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The Electric Slide: A Tesla Tale of Depreciation and Market Dynamics

In 2022, a Tesla Model Y Long Range came with a price tag of $66,990 and a promise of futuristic gains — from joining...
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Binance Sparks Trading Frenzy with Zero-Fee Ordinals Listing

Binance's latest announcement to list Ordinals (ORDI) has roused the crypto community. The leading cryptocurrency exchange has not only marked ORDI's debut on its...
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Ava Labs Announces Staff Reduction of 12% to Optimize Resource Allocation

Ava Labs, the team behind the Avalanche Blockchain, has recently undergone a significant workforce reduction, laying off 12% of its employees. The move, confirmed...
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U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Slashing SEC Chair’s Salary to $1 in Ambitious...

In a bold and unprecedented move, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett has proposed an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill that...