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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Steel & Innovation Unite: Monash University and Tata Steel Collaborate on...

Monash University and Tata Steel have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership to address global challenges in decarbonisation, sustainable resource recovery, and smart manufacturing technologies....
Maria Irene

TON Blockchain Outpaces Ethereum in Daily Users

A new chapter in the blockchain saga has unfolded as Telegram’s TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in daily active addresses. This milestone marks a significant...
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Manta Network’s $50M EcoFund Makes Waves in Blockchain Innovation

The Manta Foundation has recently announced a significant initiative aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the blockchain sector. With the launch of a...
Maria Irene

Petro-Dollar Era Ends: Saudi Arabia Ditches US Dollar for Oil Sales

Saudi Arabia’s decision not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar agreement with the United States has sent shockwaves through the global economy. The kingdom’s move...
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Dollar Dazzles While Yen Yelps in Currency Tug-of-War

The global currency landscape is a battlefield, with multiple currencies vying for supremacy. While many are attempting to dethrone the US dollar, few have...
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BONK’s Bark Outshines the Crypto Blues

Over the last few years, the cryptocurrency market has been swamped with dog-themed cryptocurrencies, inspired by the success of Shiba Inu (SHIB). BONK, a...