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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BlockDAG’s Lunar Leap: Pioneering DAG Tech Sparks Crypto Frenzy

BlockDAG has emerged as a pioneering force in the cryptocurrency market, setting new standards with its innovative Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology. This unique...
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Australia Awaits Crypto “Unicorn” Boom as Regulatory Clarity Lags

Australia could soon witness the rise of new cryptocurrency powerhouses, akin to tech success stories like Canva and Atlassian. This budding anticipation springs from...
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Blockchain Boom: Enterprises Embrace the Ledger

The recent commentary from a BlockDaemon strategist points to an unmistakable trend: institutional adoption of blockchain technology is soaring to new heights. This surge...
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Ripple Rides the Wave: CEO Foresees Bright Horizon for XRP

As the dust settles on Ripple's longstanding legal confrontations, CEO Brad Garlinghouse projects a promising future for XRP, particularly as the company shifts its...
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ICP’s AI Smart Contract Breakthrough: Speeding Up the Future

The confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology is promising unprecedented advancements, particularly in the realm of smart contracts. At the forefront of...
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Trump’s Crypto Journey: From MAGA Coin to Ethereum Riches

For decades, former President Donald Trump has been a central figure in business, politics, and legal circles. However, his foray into the world of...