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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Canister Lab

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

Silicon Symphony: Unveiling Nanowire Networks’ Quantum Leap in Machine Intelligence

In an important development, researchers have unveiled a new frontier in machine intelligence, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI computation and energy efficiency. Departing...
Maria Irene

StakeCube’s Strategic Strides: Revving Up Nodes and Trimming Fees

StakeCube's trajectory has been one of calculated innovation and expansion, shaping it into a formidable force in the competitive crypto sphere. The platform's pivot...
Maria Irene

Wirex Unveils a Touch of Metal: Chic Banking Reimagined

In the competitive sphere of financial services, one company stands out with its latest foray into the fusion of finance and sophistication. Wirex, known...
Maria Irene

From Crypto Clouds to Coffee Shops: How PIVCards Are Changing the...

Maria Irene When the PIVX community set out to create PIVCards, they were addressing a gaping hole in the crypto landscape—real-world usability. The ambitious venture,...
Maria Irene

The World of DePINs: Unearthing the Next Bull Run Catalyst

In the cryptoverse, where speculation often leads to the wildest of price rallies and dips, Tushar Jain's recent statement on the Lightning Speed YouTube...
Maria Irene

Jupiter’s Cosmic Leap: Solana Sees Native USDC Integration

Amsterdam's Breakpoint 2023 was a flurry of activity, but among the electrifying announcements, one narrative crystallised with exceptional clarity: Jupiter's groundbreaking plan to bring...