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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ENS Breaks Records and Leads the NFT Charge

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has taken the NFT market by storm, amassing over $4.27 million in sales and securing its position as the...
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Korea’s New NFT Rulebook Shakes Up Digital Collectibles Scene

South Korea has unveiled a groundbreaking regulation that requires non-fungible token (NFT) issuers to register as virtual asset operators. This move is set to...
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Crypto’s Quirky Champion: SocialGood’s Web3 Wonders

SocialGood is riding the wave of Web3 innovation, making substantial progress in grassroots adoption through its platform Phemex. The initiative focuses on leveraging inscriptions...
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UnixonICP and LedgerLife Unveil Exclusive NFT Collection

UnixonICP and LedgerLife.io have teamed up to launch the "Goats of UNIX" NFT collection, set to debut on Monday, 16th June. This limited series...
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Binance Celebrates Milestones and Leadership at Blockchain Australia’s 10th Anniversary

Binance recently showcased its commitment to the blockchain community at Blockchain Australia’s 10th anniversary celebration. Head of Regional Markets, Vishal Sacheendran, and ANZ GM,...
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Shopify Embraces Crypto with Helio’s Solana Pay Boost

Shopify merchants now have a powerful new tool at their disposal thanks to a significant upgrade in the Solana Pay plugin by Helio. This...