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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India Tightens the Reins on Cryptocurrency: A Regulatory Rethink

The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in India is experiencing a profound transformation. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has taken a decisive stance, targeting global...
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ICC-20 Emerges on ICP Network, Paving the Way for Transfer and...

ICC-20 is gearing up to make its mark on the ICP network, bringing with it the introduction of transfer and trading markets. Born from...
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Hubble Exchange Launches Decentralized Perpetuals Platform on Avalanche Subnet

Hubble Exchange, the latest decentralized exchange on the block, has rolled out its perpetuals platform, bringing a game-changing innovation to the table: a fully...
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Avalanche Foundation Dives into Meme Culture with Culture Catalyst Initiative

In a bold move to further embrace the dynamic landscape of blockchain, the Avalanche Foundation has set its sights on meme coins as the...
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StrikeX Breaks Crypto Complexity: New Wallet Upgrade Swaps Users into DeFi...

Decentralized finance, a $50 billion playground as of mid-December 2023, often feels like a party exclusive to the tech-savvy. However, StrikeX is here to...
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Gold DAO’s Token Dynamics: A Deep Dive into SNS Incentives

Investors in the Gold DAO project are navigating a landscape of unique opportunities, thanks to the Service Nervous System (SNS) at its core. At...