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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Ripple and Georgia: A Digital Currency Dance

Ripple and the National Bank of Georgia have announced a partnership to explore the digitization of the local economy. Unveiled on June 11, 2024,...
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Solana Fights Back: Ending Sandwich Attacks to Protect Traders

Solana, a rapidly growing blockchain platform, is making significant strides to combat a persistent problem within its ecosystem: sandwich attacks. These attacks, a form...
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Memecoin Millionaires: Teenagers Cashing In

Teenagers are striking it rich by launching memecoins, with some hitting the million-dollar mark seemingly overnight. The demand for these quirky digital currencies far...
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Base Gains Traction: From Coins to Cats

The Base ecosystem is experiencing a rapid expansion, highlighted by the impressive growth of the $BRETT token, which soared from a $6 million market...
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Litecoin Outshines Ethereum in Active Addresses Surge

Litecoin, often considered the silver to Bitcoin's gold, has recently surpassed Ethereum in the number of active addresses. This development marks a significant milestone...
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Crypto Miners Transform for AI Boom

The rapid surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities is driving a significant transformation in the crypto mining industry. Traditionally focused on validating...