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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Uniswap’s UNI Token Soars: Rallying to New Heights Ahead of Fee...

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, but even by its standards, the recent surge in Uniswap's UNI token price is turning heads....
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Spain Puts the Brakes on Worldcoin: A Blink at Privacy Concerns

In an unfolding narrative that captures the tension between technological innovation and privacy rights, Spain has emerged as a significant checkpoint. The country's data...
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Fetch.ai Unleashes $100 Million Wave: Charting New AI Frontiers on the...

In an industry where innovation is as much about the leaps of technology as it is about the funds fueling these advancements, Fetch.ai has...
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Solana’s Meme Coin Frenzy: From Canine Companions to Political Parodies

The recent surge in Solana's meme coin landscape represents a fascinating twist in the cryptocurrency world. With tokens like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK)...
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A Cosmic Leap: Outback’s New Eyes on the Universe

The Australian outback, often celebrated for its rugged landscapes and profound solitude, has embarked on a venture that stretches far beyond the confines of...
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Astar Breaks Ground: Integrates with Polygon’s AggLayer for Unified Liquidity

Astar, a leading blockchain network within the Japanese Web3 community, announced its groundbreaking integration with Polygon's new AggLayer. This move positions Astar zkEVM as...