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

Code Meets Cognition: Vitalik’s Vision for AI-Powered Blockchain Security

Vitalik Buterin, the visionary co-founder of Ethereum, recently proposed an innovative approach to enhancing the security of the Ethereum project ecosystem: leveraging artificial intelligence...
Maria Irene

AI’s New High: Worldcoin Soars Amid Tech Triumphs

The recent surge in Worldcoin's value, marking a 40% increase and reaching an all-time high, casts a spotlight on the burgeoning influence of artificial...
Maria Irene

Conduit’s Game-Changing Platform Makes Layer-3 Rollups Affordable and Accessible

Blockchain infrastructure firm Conduit has introduced an innovative platform, enabling users to construct and deploy layer-3 rollups on Ethereum or other networks affordably, with...
Maria Irene

Kakao’s Metabora Joins Forces with Gaming Giants Ubisoft, Sega on Oasys...

Just a week after Oasys reached a new peak in its price, it has integrated another significant player into its expanding roster. Oasys, an...
Maria Irene

Aussie Gamers Miss Out as Binance Unveils PORTAL on Lauchpool

Binance has introduced Portal (PORTAL), marking its 47th project on the Binance Launchpool. This cross-chain gaming platform, designed to bridge various blockchain networks, aims...
Maria Irene

AMD and Wormhole Forge Path for Seamless Blockchain Interactions

Amidst the burgeoning landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a collaborative venture emerges between AMD and the Wormhole ecosystem, setting a new standard for blockchain...