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

NetApp Bags Google Cloud’s Top Tech Partner Award for Stellar Storage...

NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, has clinched the prestigious 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Halving and Fed’s ‘Bag of Tricks’ Fuel Crypto Rollercoaster

The Bitcoin halving scheduled for this month, paired with strategic maneuvers from the Federal Reserve and Treasury, is expected to intensify the ongoing turbulence...
Maria Irene

Solana’s QUIC Fix: Navigating the Roadblocks of Blockchain Bugs

Solana developers are looking ahead to April 15 with anticipation, targeting the implementation of a crucial fix to address an “implementation bug” that recently...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Ebb: Navigating the Currents of Crypto Capital

The crypto market landscape reveals a telling trend: Ethereum-based investment products are experiencing negative outflows for the fourth consecutive week, marking a persistent decline...
Maria Irene

Polkadot Peaks: User Engagement Hits New Heights

Polkadot, a blockchain protocol known for its interoperability and scalability, has witnessed a remarkable surge in active addresses, reaching a record 600,000. This milestone...
Maria Irene

Rise of the Novel Memecoins: Beyond the Zoo

Cryptocurrency's landscape is ever-evolving, and within its colorful spectrum, memecoins have carved out a niche that combines humor, culture, and investment in a unique...