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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Star Atlas Rockets Through the Solana Space—Is Polygon Losing its GameFi...

When it comes to the universe of blockchain gaming, Star Atlas is fast becoming a celestial body you can't ignore. Developed on the Solana...
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Exploring BitVM: The Breakthrough That Could Reshape Bitcoin’s Capabilities

Maria Irene If you're somewhat familiar with the cryptocurrency landscape, you've likely heard about Bitcoin's limitations when it comes to executing complex operations or "smart...
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Hub3: The SocialFi Sensation That’s Got Everyone Buzzing, and Why It’s...

SocialFi platforms are making waves by merging social interaction with financial investment. Enter Hub3, a freshly minted venture built on the Solana blockchain, which...
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Digital Yuan Giveaways Boost Adoption, Claims Chinese Central Bank

In a push to accelerate the adoption of the digital yuan, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) asserts that its digital currency giveaway programs...
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Bitcoin: A ‘Super Logical’ Step Towards a Transparent Future, Says OpenAI...

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced his enthusiasm for Bitcoin, hailing it as a "super logical"...
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From Gaza to Gasoline: How Uncertainty is the Only Sure Bet...

As the world grapples with escalating conflicts, market volatility, and socio-political unrest, one thing remains a constant fixture—uncertainty. Oil prices are now skating on...