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

EndeavourXR CEO Urges Crypto Industry to Focus on Building Inclusive Blockchain...

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph at the Lisbon Web Summit, Amy Peck, CEO of tech-focused consulting firm EndeavourXR, emphasized the importance of the...
Maria Irene

Gas Fees on Ethereum Layer-2 Polygon Skyrocket Over 1,000% Amidst Frenzy...

In a surprising turn of events, gas fees on the Ethereum layer-2 solution Polygon experienced an astonishing surge of more than 1,000%, reaching a...
Maria Irene

CoinList’s Crypto Carousel: Spinning New Fortunes in Web3

The surge of Solana ($SOL) – a staggering 1180x increase from its initial coin offering (ICO) price during the last bull market – stands...
Maria Irene

Rethinking Economics: A Deep Dive into the Austrian School’s Methodology

In the world of economic theory, few works challenge the conventional wisdom as boldly as Hans-Hermann Hoppe's "Economic Science and the Austrian Method". This...
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Binance Expands Trading Horizons with PIVX/USDT Pair: A New Chapter in...

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of a PIVX/USDT trading pair. This development, set to launch at 8...
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New York Tightens Cryptocurrency Listing Rules to Safeguard Investors

In a move to enhance investor protection, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has rolled out stricter guidelines for cryptocurrency listing...