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

Unlocking Wealth: The Global Crusade for Bitcoin Literacy

Bitcoin, a name that echoes through the corridors of digital finance, represents more than a mere cryptocurrency; it symbolizes a gateway to financial literacy...
Maria Irene

Golden Alarm: Unseen Currents Stir Market Waves

In a recent post on X, Peter Schiff, a well-known figure in the realm of financial analysis and gold investment, highlighted an unusual surge...
Maria Irene

Solana Filters Out the Noise: Curbing Offensive Meme Coin Chaos

During the recent BUIDL Asia summit, the Solana Foundation unveiled its innovative approach to moderating digital space, specifically targeting the proliferation of offensive meme...
Maria Irene

South Korea Fortifies Defense with Inauguration of Defense AI Center

South Korea marked a significant milestone in its defense technology advancement on Monday with the inauguration of the Defense AI Center, a pioneering research...
Maria Irene

Gamified Assets: Memecoins’ Influence on Blockchain Networks

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes challenges assumptions about memecoins, highlighting their potential to drive attention and engagement within blockchain networks. In a recent interview with...
Maria Irene

Grayscale Unveils Exclusive Fund for Millionaire Stakeholders

Grayscale, a leading name in digital asset management, has taken a significant stride with the launch of its latest investment vehicle, the "Dynamic Income...