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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Maria Irene

Onchain Craze: A New Era Unfolds

Google search interest for "onchain" surged to an all-time high in May, hitting 100 on the index between May 26 and June 1. Previously,...
Maria Irene

Sun-Fuelled Stock Fling: Bright Days Boost Investment in Risky Shares

Weather isn't something we usually consider when making financial decisions. However, a new study from the University of South Australia suggests that sunny days...
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Australia’s Bold Move with a Spot ETF

Australia has officially entered the BTC ETF  arena with the launch of its first spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that directly holds Bitcoin. This development...
Maria Irene

TAP Partners with ICP

The TAP Protocol has recently announced an exciting partnership with ICP, aiming to create a trust-minimised bridge between Ethereum and TAP Protocol. This collaboration...
Maria Irene

Linea’s Sequencer Snafu: A Halt in the Decentralization Journey

The recent incident involving Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Linea underscores a critical challenge in the realm of decentralized finance: the urgent need for more rapid...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin House Bali: Where Digital Dreams Meet Island Vibes

The grand opening of Bitcoin House Bali marks a significant milestone for Indonesia's burgeoning Bitcoin community. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Canggu, this...