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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MultiversX’s Sovereign Chains: A 100x Boost for Layer-2 Transactions

MultiversX has made a major stride in the blockchain world with the introduction of Sovereign Chains. This innovation promises to revolutionize the speed and...
Maria Irene

Polygon’s $720M Boost: Blockchain Projects Get a Major Lift

Polygon's latest move has set the crypto world abuzz with excitement. The launch of a $720 million Community Treasury is designed to supercharge blockchain...
Maria Irene

Crypto Community Weary Over Sitharaman’s Return

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again placed his trust in Nirmala Sitharaman by reappointing her as Finance Minister, ensuring her continued influence...
Maria Irene

Musk vs. Apple: A Clash Over AI Integration

Elon Musk has issued a stark warning to Apple regarding its plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices. Musk, the billionaire CEO of...
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DeFi Technologies Bets Big on Bitcoin

DeFi Technologies, a Canadian public company, has officially adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. This significant decision was announced on May 28,...
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Travala’s Travel Token Twist with Telegram’s TON

Travala, a prominent travel booking site, has just integrated with Telegram Open Network (TON), marking a significant advancement in the use of cryptocurrency for...