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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Solana’s NFT Ecosystem Breaks the Bank: A $5 Billion Triumph

As the digital art and collectibles market continues to flourish, Solana's non-fungible token (NFT) platform has carved out a significant milestone, amassing an impressive...
Maria Irene

Marathon Digital Unveils Anduro: A Multichain Layer-2 Network for Bitcoin Scaling

Crypto mining powerhouse Marathon Digital ventures into new territory with the announcement of Anduro, a groundbreaking multichain layer-2 network aimed at accelerating Bitcoin development...
Maria Irene

Breath in, Art Out: Musée d’Orsay Unveils NFT Collection

At the intersection of traditional artistry and blockchain innovation lies the Musée d’Orsay's latest venture—a series of tokenized artworks born from experimentation and collaboration....
Maria Irene

Ethereum Sets Sail for Cancun-Deneb: A Leap Towards Decentralized Finance’s New...

Ethereum stands at the cusp of another transformative phase with its eagerly anticipated Cancun-Deneb upgrade. This development is more than a routine update; it...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Global Surge: Navigating Unprecedented Heights and the Dawn of ‘Crypto...

The narrative of Bitcoin's recent ascent to unprecedented levels across over thirty countries, including economic giants like China and India, and also Australia, is...
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MicroStrategy: Riding the Bitcoin Wave to Potential $990 Price Target

Investment banker Benchmark's senior analyst Mark Palmer has labeled MicroStrategy (MSTR) as a prime investment opportunity, setting a price target of $990 amid bullish...