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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Breezepay and Solana: Unleashing Crypto Magic on E-Commerce Payments!

Breezepay, the forward-thinking player in the e-commerce payments arena, is making waves by hitching its wagon to the Solana blockchain. This strategic integration promises...
Maria Irene

Indonesia’s Crypto Future Hangs in the Balance as Elections Loom

As Indonesia gears up for its general elections on February 14, the crypto industry is bracing for potential shifts in policy that could either...
Maria Irene

Saga 2 Ignites Record Preorders

Solana Mobile's highly anticipated second smartphone, "Chapter 2," is generating a massive buzz in the tech and crypto community, with preorders skyrocketing. This new...
Maria Irene

BitVM: Bridging Bitcoin’s Wild West with Trust-Minimized Zest!

BitVM, the latest player in the Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) arena, is making waves with its unique approach to trust-minimized bridging. In a space...
Maria Irene

Altman’s Billions: A Global Revolution in AI Chip Production Unveiled

In response to the skyrocketing demand for AI chips, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is actively pursuing a multi-billion-dollar investment to establish a global network...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Meme Coin Surge: Riding the Wave of Digital Whimsy

 The cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing a fascinating trend with the Solana blockchain taking center stage, courtesy of its burgeoning meme coin market. Known for...