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 On the Move: Layer-2 Migration to Slash Gas Fees and...

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is making a big shift. As gas fees continue to be a thorn in the side of Ethereum users, ENS...
Maria Irene

Ronaldo’s Digital Dive: Fourth NFT Collection Launches Amid Legal Storm

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's most iconic figures, has once again dived into the digital world with the launch of his fourth NFT collection....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Finds a Home in Academia

Unchained and the University of Austin (UATX) are teaming up to integrate Bitcoin into the university’s long-term endowment strategy. This collaboration is spearheaded by...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Hack Back: Engineers Score $3M with Old Tech Tweak

Cybersecurity in the digital age often conjures images of cutting-edge technology, intricate code, and high-stakes battles against faceless adversaries. But sometimes, innovation comes from...
Maria Irene

Deutsche Bank Dives into Ethereum: A Bold Move to Tackle Margin...

Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading financial institutions, is making significant strides in integrating blockchain technology into its operations. The bank has begun...
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Alex Labs’ Bounce Back: A Post-Exploit Revival

Alex Labs, a prominent name in the crypto industry, faced a significant setback with a recent security exploit that shook the confidence of its...