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...
Bitcoin
Maria Irene

Byte-sized Revolution: Unraveling the Art Market Conundrum

Navigating the challenges of high Bitcoin fees, artists and creators are exploring a practical approach to showcase their work without succumbing to financial strain....
Maria Irene

ICscription: Igniting the Inscription Revolution – Trading Freedom, Flexibility, and Funky...

ICscription, a rising star in the IC ecosystem, is making waves in the inscription trading landscape with its innovative approach. The platform's introduction of...
Maria Irene

Navigating 2023: Internet Computer’s Evolution and Innovations

The year 2023 witnessed a pivotal shift in the Internet Computer landscape, marked by the integration of Bitcoin and the introduction of Chain Key...
Maria Irene

Bitfinity Unveils Exciting Upgrades: Sonic’s V3 Launch and the Trustless Neuro...

Kicking off 2024 with a burst of innovation, the Bitfinity community is gearing up for a series of groundbreaking updates that promise to reshape...
Maria Irene

Post-Jubilee Insights: A Cryptic Shift in the World of Inscriptions

The jubilee may have concluded, but its impact on the realm of inscriptions lingers, revealing a nuanced landscape post-celebration. Negative inscription numbers, once shrouded in...
Maria Irene

IC Unveils Distinctive Crypto Security Boost

The Internet Computer (IC) has unveiled a significant upgrade with the integration of Chain-Key Technology, marking a strategic shift in the landscape of blockchain...