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

Satoshi Saga: Court Unmasks Wright’s Bitcoin Claim

Deciphering the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, has become a digital era legend, rivaling the hunt for the Holy...
Maria Irene

Solana Ecosystem Call Kochi: A Festive Gathering of Web3 Enthusiasts

In the heart of Kochi, amidst the vibrant pulse of Kerala's tech scene, Solana Ecosystem Call IRL brought together a dynamic group of 24+...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Sparks Blockchain Humor

True to the spirited ethos of cryptocurrency communities, it took less than thirteen minutes after Ethereum's Dencun upgrade for someone to upload the entire...
Maria Irene

Digital Bridges: Binance’s Innovative Leap Forward with Nigeria’s Government

Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, and the Nigerian government have embarked on a collaborative venture that marks a new chapter in the relationship...
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Fast Tracks Ahead: India’s Bold Move to Counter Crypto’s Allure with...

Financial ecosystems worldwide are at a crossroads, constantly adapting to the fast-paced innovations brought about by digital currencies and blockchain technology. Amidst this whirlwind...
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Arbitrum Plays the Game: A 200 Million ARB Boost for Web3...

The virtual playgrounds of Web3 gaming are about to receive a substantial infusion of resources, courtesy of Arbitrum's ambitious Gaming Catalyst Program. With a...