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

Bright Skills Sparks Innovation at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2024

Bright Skills Limited, an organization dedicated to youth empowerment through IT skills, made a remarkable impression at the Sushi Tech Tokyo Event 2024. Hailing...
Maria Irene

Stable Yen in a Digital World: JPYC’s Expanding Horizons

JPYC, the Japanese Yen Coin, has marked a significant milestone since its launch three years ago. Originally introduced as a prepaid payment instrument, JPYC...
Maria Irene

Supercharged Synergy: Musk’s xAI and Oracle Team Up for Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI has formed a groundbreaking partnership with Oracle to build a supercomputer designed to power its next-generation AI model, Grok. This collaboration...
Maria Irene

Power Move: Power Ledger Shifts Gears to Solana and Expands in...

Power Ledger, the innovative Australian blockchain-based energy trading platform, is making headlines with two major updates: a strategic migration from Ethereum to Solana and...
Maria Irene

Blockchain Meets AI: Europe’s Next Tech Evolution

Blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are set to revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to finance, with their convergence promising enhanced data security and...
Maria Irene

Hathor Network Shines at Sushi Tech Tokyo

Hathor Network made a significant impact at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2024, showcasing its innovative blockchain platform designed for scalable, user-friendly, and extensible infrastructure for...