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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Bitcoin Miner Shares: A Strategic Investment Opportunity Ahead of the Halving...

As the cryptocurrency world braces for the next Bitcoin halving event slated for April 2024, investors and market analysts are eyeing Bitcoin miner shares...
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Pendle’s Meteoric Rise: A DeFi Giant Approaching the $1 Billion Milestone

In a remarkable display of growth and innovation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, Pendle has emerged as a formidable entity, nearing a monumental...
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Former SEC Official Sparks Debate Over Ethical Boundaries in Sports Sponsorships...

The partnership between the Dallas Mavericks and Voyager Digital has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from John Reed Stark, a former official of...
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EVM RPC Canister Beta Hits the Scene

The buzz in the cryptocurrency world intensifies as the EVM RPC canister beta goes live, promising to revolutionize the integration landscape between ICP canister...
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Crypto Token Unlock: Millions Flood Market, Traders Brace

By the end of this month, the cryptocurrency market is set for a significant influx of previously locked tokens, totaling hundreds of millions of...
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ERC-404: Blending the Best of Both Worlds

The digital asset landscape is evolving, and the forefront of this transformation is the ERC-404 standard. Emerging as an innovative solution, ERC-404 seamlessly merges...