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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Funding the Future: Avalanche and Ethereum Spearhead Bold Financial Innovations

The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to the ebb and flow of innovation and investment, but recent developments have signaled a bold leap...
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Won Takes the Throne: Korea’s Currency Leads the Crypto Charge

As the sun rises over the bustling markets of Seoul, a quiet yet profound transformation is taking place in the realm of finance. South...
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Countdown to Change: Bitcoin’s Big Halve-Off Approaches!

Approximately every four years, the cryptocurrency world tunes in for a pivotal event known as the Bitcoin halving. This is when the reward for...
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MELDapp Unveils UX Enhancements Galore: More Intuitive, More Agile!

MELDapp has rolled out significant updates across its platforms, injecting new features and refinements that promise to streamline user interactions and enhance overall performance....
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Franklin Templeton’s Runes: Bridging the Fungible Token Gap for Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets recently heralded the launch of Runes, aiming to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and top cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana...
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Crypto Caper: Solana’s Version 1.17.31 Update Resolves Congestion Chaos

Solana's latest version, v1.17.31, has hit the digital streets with a mission to untangle the congestion web plaguing its network. The rollout, approved by...