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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Coachella’s Digital Harmony: NFTs Remix the Festival Experience

The fusion of music festivals and digital innovation takes a significant leap forward as Coachella partners with OpenSea to launch a series of Non-Fungible...
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BRICS Embarks on Blockchain Payment System Initiative

The BRICS grouping, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative to create a payment...
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MIT Unveils AI Breakthrough for Robotic Warehouses

MIT researchers have introduced a game-changing AI model set to revolutionize warehouse logistics, promising to streamline operations in robotic warehouses amid the booming e-commerce...
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Bitcoin’s Roller Coaster Ride Shakes the Market

As the digital currency market once again demonstrated its trademark unpredictability, Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, recently took its enthusiasts and investors on a whirlwind...
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Forging the Future of Decentralized AI: ELNA’s Vision of Community-Driven Innovation

In a compelling conversation with the ELNA team, Maria Irene delved into the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. ELNA's...
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin Drain Continues Unabated

Grayscale, the world's largest crypto asset manager, finds itself in the midst of a relentless Bitcoin exodus. Since mid-January, nearly 33% of its Bitcoin...