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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Canister Lab

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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Dominic’s Game-Changer: AI Runs on Blockchain Smart Contract

In a groundbreaking development, Dominic, the founder of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has unveiled the first-ever demonstration of artificial intelligence (AI) running on...
Maria Irene

Fluence Unveils ‘Cloudless’ Revolution: A Bold Leap Beyond AWS and Google...

Fluence has recently launched an innovative platform that stands as a bold alternative to the conventional cloud services offered by giants like Amazon Web...
Maria Irene

OKX Bids Adieu to India: Regulatory Hurdles Prompt Crypto Exchange to...

OKX, a prominent crypto exchange, has made the significant decision to cease its operations in India. The move comes in the wake of regulatory...
Maria Irene

Vitalik Buterin’s Colorful Solution: Ethereum’s “Rainbow Staking” Aims to Decentralize Power

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, has unveiled a revolutionary staking model known as "Rainbow Staking," targeting the centralization issues plaguing the network's staking power. This...
Maria Irene

Economists Rally Behind Honduras in Crypto Island Dispute

A group of 85 economists has voiced their support for Honduras' decision to withdraw from the World Bank's arbitration body, adding a new dimension...
Maria Irene

Coinbase’s Brave Leap: Dogecoin Futures on the Horizon

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase has set its sights on the unconventional, announcing plans to launch futures trading products for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash....