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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

OpenAI Introduces Copyright Shield to Protect Business-tier ChatGPT Users

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative called Copyright Shield, pledging to cover the legal costs for users of its business-tier...
Maria Irene

RBA at a Policy Crossroads: Will Inflation Slip Prompt a Strategy...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is on the verge of a strategic about-face as the latest inflation figures suggest an unexpected lull in...
Maria Irene

Blockchain Ventures: Funding Highlights in Private Accounts, Tokenization, and Healthcare Infrastructure...

In the midst of a bear market for the crypto industry, blockchain-based startups continue to secure venture capital funding, with a focus on projects...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Shadow Storage Redefines File Sharing

In an era where digital ownership and privacy are becoming as crucial as the data itself, a new service emerges on the horizon of...
Maria Irene

Venus and Curve join forces: A leap into the next era...

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Michael Egorov, the visionary behind Curve Finance, has proposed a strategic...
Maria Irene

Bitmap Inches Towards Digital Dominance, Challenging Sandbox’s Reign

A new contender is making waves, drawing closer to unseating the dominant force of The Sandbox in the metaverse ecosystem. Bitmap's ascent is as...