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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zCloak Network’s Innovative Approach to Privacy on Blockchain

Amidst the noise of skepticism, another project has chosen to harness the infrastructure of $ICP, sparking a new wave of optimism in the crypto...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Quantum Quest: Vitalik Buterin Charts Path to Enhanced Security

Amid the relentless march of quantum computing, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveils a strategic plan to fortify the platform's defenses against potential threats. In...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Meme Mania: Riding the Wave of Crypto Craze

The wave of meme coins has surged, pushing Solana's crypto community into a frenzy of excitement and opportunity. It's not just about trading anymore;...
Maria Irene

Binance Bows Out: Nigeria’s Crypto Community Braces for Change

The departure of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, from Nigeria marks a significant turning point for the nation's burgeoning crypto community....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Halving Hype: Will It Catapult to $240,000?

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Bitcoin's next halving event, scheduled for April 2024. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is a significant moment...
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Federal Reserve Chair Denies Imminent Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell quashed any speculation about the imminent launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States during...