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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UK Government Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Revolutionize Education

In a strategic move, the British government unveils plans to overhaul the education system with an AI-powered quiz builder and lesson planner, aiming to...
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UniSat’s BRC 20-swap: Betting Big on 14 Digital Assets, but It’s...

BRC20-Swap, UniSat's newly launched service, aims to add value to the BRC20 ecosystem but is not without its quirks. Set to operate initially in...
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From Chuckles to Cha-Ching: How Memeland is Rewriting the Meme Economy...

If memes are the language of the internet, then Memeland is about to become its central bank. With the MEME coin scheduled for listing...
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The ICP Rollercoaster: Zooming in on Inflation, Rewards, and a Bucket...

By now, you've probably heard of Internet Computer (ICP), the blockchain project that shot to fame faster than a rocket at a space launch....
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The Power of Unity: How a Surge in Masternodes is Energising...

Maria Irene PIVX is a name that's often accompanied by a series of impressive adjectives: fast, cheap, shielded, and most importantly, secure. A major reason...
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The Sizzle and Buzz: PIVX’s Recipe Contest Cooks Up A Global...

It's a wrap—or perhaps better said, it's a dish served hot and spicy! Due to overwhelming participation and engagement, PIVX's culinary contest was so...