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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Riding the DePeg Coaster: The USDR Crisis and the Rollercoaster History...

Stablecoins were heralded as the sanctuary of the cryptocurrency markets, the digital haven where you could park your funds and rest easy, trusting they...
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Solana’s DeFi Evolution: A Deep Dive into Ecosystem Players and Value...

Maria Irene Solana, this bear market, has become a focal point of DeFi innovations. With an ever-expanding list of projects and a growing Total Value...
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Melbourne to Host Major Crypto Convention this November

The Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre will open its doors on November 11-12, 2023, for a two-day conference of blockchain wizardry. With more than...
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Cold Staking, Hot Updates! MyPIVX Wallet Heats Up the DeFi Winter

PIVX has taken another leap forward with its latest updates for MyPIVX Wallet (MPW). From bug fixes to new features, the slew of improvements...
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Brazilian Congressional Committee Recommends Indictment of Binance CEO and Executives in...

In a significant development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and three other Binance executives. The...
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Surges by 1,200% in Two Years, Signaling Shift...

In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin's layer 2 Lightning Network has experienced an unprecedented surge, marking a staggering 1,212% growth in the span...