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

Sonic V3: Shaping the Future of DeFi on Bitfinity EVM

2024 marks a significant transition in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, spearheaded by the much-anticipated launch of Sonic V3 on the Bitfinity Ethereum Virtual...
Maria Irene

Bitwise’s Bold Leap and Bitcoin ETF’s 2024 Game Changer: A $200...

Two significant developments are making waves in the new year. Bitwise Asset Management, a leading name in the crypto finance sector, has recently announced...
Maria Irene

Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Oracles in 2024 and Beyond

Tellor, a trailblazing oracle protocol, has taken the forefront in blockchain innovation, envisioning a future where oracles cater to a diverse user base across...
Maria Irene

GameFi’s Evolution: Breaking Chains in 2024

GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain, might be on the brink of a transformative year, with a lineup of Triple-A (AAA) titles slated...
Maria Irene

Transforming the Bitcoin ETF Landscape: SEC’s New Cash Mechanism, Grayscale’s Renewed...

The cryptocurrency market, often regarded as the frontier of financial innovation, is witnessing a series of strategic shifts that could redefine its interaction with...
Maria Irene

Binance’s Tenacious Journey: Rising Above Challenges, Leading with Growth

2023 has unfolded as a year of resilience and growth for Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The departure of its...