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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Bitcoin Buzz at Tooting Market: Crypto Goes Local in South London

Tooting Market in South London has officially embraced the digital age by accepting Bitcoin payments, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrency...
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Binance HODLer Airdrops: Early Birds Get the Tokens

Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is introducing a new rewards program called HODLer Airdrops. This initiative is designed to reward holders of Binance's...
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Pudgy Penguins: From NFT Fad to Toy Store Shelves

The world of digital collectibles has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but few stories are as colorful and resilient as that...
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Brains Behind the Bots: Safe Superintelligence Inc. Takes Off

Renowned AI pioneer Ilya Sutskever, formerly the chief scientist and co-founder of OpenAI, has embarked on a new venture with former OpenAI engineer Daniel...
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Lightning Fast Battery: OPPO Find X7 Ultra Sets New Standard

OPPO has solidified its place at the top of the smartphone industry with its latest flagship, the Find X7 Ultra, achieving the number one...
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A Tang of the Wu: Legendary Album Hits the Blockchain

A rare piece of hip-hop history is making waves in Tasmania. The sole copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is...