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

FanSociety Strikes a New Chord with NFTs for Musicians

The music industry is on the verge of another revolution, this time driven by digital innovation through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). FanSociety, a burgeoning Web3...
Maria Irene

Pixel Profits: The 94% Surge in Crypto Gaming Ventures

As dawn breaks over the digital landscape in 2024, an invigorating resurgence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency gaming sectors is clear, with venture capital...
Maria Irene

Avalanche Ecosystem’s Dynamic Surge in April Unleashes a Multifaceted Web3 Revolution

April has been a landmark month for the Avalanche ecosystem, demonstrating significant advancements in areas such as DeFi, enterprise solutions, NFTs, gaming, and infrastructure....
Maria Irene

Coal Mining Company Quietly Mines Bitcoin, Reveals $25M Balance Sheet Holding

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), a prominent coal mining company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has unveiled a surprising facet of its operations—Bitcoin mining....
Maria Irene

AnimeCoin Foundation Shakes Up Gaming with Gacha Grab

After unveiling the AnimeChain initiative earlier this year, the AnimeCoin Foundation has now taken a bold step into the gaming sphere with the launch...
Maria Irene

Betashares Launches Innovative Wealth Builder Funds

Betashares has launched its latest investment products, the Wealth Builder Funds, now trading on the ASX. These funds provide investors with an opportunity to...