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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

New App Helps Paramedics Spot Strokes Faster

A groundbreaking smartphone tool could revolutionise the way paramedics identify strokes, offering a much quicker and more precise method than current technologies. Strokes, which...
Maria Irene

Kids, Tech, and the Digital Dilemma

Australian governments continue to debate the potential risks social media poses to children, yet new research from the University of South Australia indicates that...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Boom or Bust? Saylor Predicts $10 Million Per Coin

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently made headlines with his bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future. In an 84-minute podcast interview, Saylor...
Maria Irene

From Cold Start to Hot Ticket: Tokenized Assets Set to Surge

Tokenized financial assets, though slow to take off, are projected to reach a market size of approximately $2 trillion by 2030, according to a...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Staking ETP Gains Traction: Could ETH Hit $4,000?

The introduction of the 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (AETH) on the London Stock Exchange marks a significant milestone for both 21Shares and the Ethereum...
Maria Irene

Brainy Tech: Neuroplatform Unveils the Future of Computing

Final Spark, a Swiss-based firm, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that might redefine the future of computing. The company's latest creation, Neuroplatform, operates on...