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

Memecoins Lead the Pack: A Mid-Year Snapshot of the Cryptocurrency Landscape

The cryptocurrency industry has once again defied expectations in the first half of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of profitable sectors. Leading the charge,...
Maria Irene

Hamsters Unleashed: Iran’s Surging Craze for Crypto Game

Digital hamsters are reportedly taking over Iran, and the government isn’t too keen on it. The Telegram-based crypto game Hamster Kombat has seen surging...
Maria Irene

Moonshot Mania: DEX Screener’s New Launchpad for Meme Coins

DEX Screener, a blockchain explorer tailored for decentralized exchanges, has made waves with the launch of its new platform, Moonshot, on April 24th. Specifically...
Maria Irene

John Romero Questions AI’s Originality in Gaming

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of video game development, yet John Romero, co-founder of ID Software and co-creator of the iconic game...
Maria Irene

Elna Proposes Game-Changing Enhancement to RAG Canister

Elna has put forth its 20th proposal within the SNS DAO framework, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Internet Computer (IC)...
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Tech Wealth Finds Its Safe Haven in Bitcoin, Says Anthony Pompliano

As artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize productivity and generate vast wealth, Bitcoin stands poised to become the primary safeguard for this newfound prosperity....