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

Fantom’s Memecoin Maverick: Andre Cronje’s Innovative Crypto Journey

The world of cryptocurrencies is often characterized by innovation and boundary-pushing developments, and one such intriguing narrative is the rise of memecoins. These digital...
Maria Irene

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Hits $4 Billion TVL Milestone

Crypto exchange Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Base has recently achieved a significant milestone, with its total value locked (TVL) surging by over 13.2% in...
Maria Irene

Solana Smooths Out: Navigating Network Niggles

The digital landscape of Solana recently underwent a phase of scrutiny as a network glitch prompted a swift and effective response from the development...
Maria Irene

Vote for Crypto: South Korea’s Political Gambit

South Korea's political landscape is witnessing a fascinating evolution as parties harness the allure of cryptocurrency to galvanize voter support. This strategic move taps...
Maria Irene

Wipro Welcomes Srini Pallia as New Chief

Wipro Limited, a front-runner in technology services and consulting, has proudly announced Srini Pallia as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. This...
Maria Irene

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Boost: Scaling Mining for Green Growth

The tranquil Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is set to make waves in the crypto world as it plans to expand its Bitcoin mining operations...