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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Maria Irene

Helios Lights the Way: Multichain Made Easy for Ethereum

Ethereum’s journey toward creating a decentralised, accessible blockchain experience is getting a major boost with the evolution of Helios as a multichain light client....
Maria Irene

Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: A Lighter, More Accessible Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin, the influential co-founder of Ethereum, has long been a champion of blockchain accessibility and decentralisation, driving Ethereum’s evolution from a developer’s dream...
Maria Irene

India’s Startup Surge: VC Funding Hits $8.3 Billion in 2024

India’s startup ecosystem has hit a significant stride in 2024, recording a substantial increase in venture capital (VC) funding compared to last year. From...
Maria Irene

Manhattan’s Price Plunge: Big Apple Real Estate Back to 2013

Manhattan’s real estate scene has been nothing short of iconic, with lofty values historically setting the tone for New York’s housing market. However, current...
Maria Irene

uBin: The Future of Personal Cloud Storage on ICP

uBin is ushering in a new era of personal cloud storage by leveraging the capabilities of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Designed for individuals...
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Economic Signals Go Red: The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index Takes...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) has experienced a significant decline, falling 0.5% month-over-month to reach its lowest point in eight years. This...