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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OpenSea Sails on Innovative Tides: ERC-721C Makes Waves

OpenSea, the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has taken a significant step forward by integrating the ERC-721C standard, marking a pivotal advancement in...
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Binance Boards Up: A Governance Revolution

As the tides of the cryptocurrency world ebb and flow, Binance, one of the largest and most influential platforms in the industry, has made...
Maria Irene

Solareum’s Sunset: Telegram Trading App Linked to Exploit Faces Closure

Solareum, a once-promising Telegram trading app designed for buying and selling Solana-based tokens, has announced its closure following an unfortunate series of events. The...
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Andreessen Horowitz Throws $30 Million Behind Tech-Forward Gaming Startups

Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, known colloquially as a16z, is making a splash in the gaming industry with a significant $30 million investment earmarked...
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Bitkub’s Bold Leap: Gearing Up for 2025 IPO and Talent Surge

Bitkub, Thailand's premier cryptocurrency exchange, is on an ambitious trajectory toward its initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. As part of its strategic roadmap,...
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Ethereum’s Big Clean-Up: Buterin’s Plan to Streamline the Blockchain

Ethereum, the blockchain behemoth, is on the brink of a transformation, a 'Purge' that seeks to streamline its vast data expanse. Vitalik Buterin, the...