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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Unlocking Creativity Worldwide: The Ongoing Journey of ICP HUBS

In the dynamic landscape of Web3 innovation, ICP HUBS emerges as a beacon of collaboration, drawing innovators, entrepreneurs, and developers from every corner of...
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Bitcoin and Ethereum: Nation-State Attackers Face Insurmountable Costs

The feasibility of nation-states orchestrating 51% attacks on the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks has been deemed impractical, asserts the latest findings from Coin Metrics,...
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From Bars to Bytes: The Dazzling Journey from Gold to Bitcoin...

The investment landscape is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis, where the lustrous appeal of gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is gradually being overshadowed by the burgeoning...
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Bitcoin Breaks $1 Trillion Mark Again: Coinbase and MicroStrategy Surge in...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once again dominates the crypto market headlines as it surpasses the $1 trillion market cap mark, marking a significant milestone in...
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Coinbase Soars as Bitcoin Rises: Analysts Eye Robust Q4 Results

Shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have surged by 37% in the past week, riding the wave of Bitcoin's recent rally. With the firm set...
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Crypto City: ICP Emerges as DAO Hub with NNS Leading the...

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is emerging as the nucleus of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. According to recent data...