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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Canister Lab

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...
PIVX
Maria Irene

PIVX: Setting the Pace for Consumer-Centric Crypto Commerce and Global Engagement

In the fast evolving world of e-commerce, November 21st marks a pivotal day as Shopping.io and PIVX join forces, heralding a new era of...
Maria Irene

Ether Surges 8% to Break $2,000 Barrier Amid BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust...

In an unexpected turn of events on November 9, Ether experienced an impressive 8% rally, breaking the $2,000 barrier and reaching its highest price...
Maria Irene

Courtyard’s Thanksgiving Gift: Mystery Packs with Tokenized Pokémon Cards

Collectible card vaulting platform Courtyard is set to spread some early Thanksgiving joy by giving away hundreds of mystery card packs, each containing tokenized...
Maria Irene

Tune In, Design Out: Canva Adds Top Artist Tracks to Its...

Canva, a leader in visual communication and design tools, has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its platform: a music library featuring sixty-second clips from...
Maria Irene

Danielle Johansen: Weaving Tech with Style in Australia’s Fashion Scene

In the world of Australian fashion, Danielle Johansen has emerged not just as a fashion pioneer but also a vanguard in the realm of...
Maria Irene

ICP vs Chainlink: The Oracle War Heats Up in the Blockchain...

The role of oracles - entities that fetch and verify real-world data for blockchain networks - has become increasingly crucial. Recently, discussions have pivoted...