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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DAO

ORIGYN expands blockchain tools for businesses, digital products and AI agents

ORIGYN used the third quarter of 2026 to expand its blockchain infrastructure for businesses, manufacturers and developers, while preparing for a new application focused...

US computer spending hits record as AI investment accelerates

US business spending on computers and peripheral equipment reached a record $420.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the scale of investment...

Liquidium vs Nexo: How Bitcoin-backed loans compare

Bitcoin holders have several ways to access cash or stablecoins without selling their BTC, but the cost, collateral requirements and risks can vary widely...

Liquidium Puts Simple Bitcoin-Backed Loans Within Reach Without a Wallet Connection

Liquidium is making its borrowing process more straightforward with Simple Loans, an address-based lending option that allows users to create a loan without signing...
TAO
Maria Irene

TAO Now Tapped: Copper Opens Institutional Doors with Yuma Link-Up

Copper has teamed up with validator Yuma to offer institutional access to Bittensor staking, giving clients a smoother route to earning rewards from TAO—without...
Maria Irene

Meme Fuel Meets File Power as FomoWell and CLOAD Link Up...

FomoWell and CLOAD have joined hands to stir up the decentralised space—and they’re doing it with memes, code-free tools, and proper file storage. It’s...
Maria Irene

Messaging Blocked During Install, Says Motoko

The Internet Computer has a few house rules, and one of them is: if you’re installing a canister, it can’t send messages. This quiet...
Maria Irene

lbry⋅fun Launchpad Debuts with Dual Tokens, Real Revshare, and No Rug...

The team behind Alexandria, the forever-library on the Internet Computer, has stepped forward with a new product—lbry⋅fun. It’s a launchpad that’s part tech, part...
Maria Irene

zkPoker Goes All In on DAO Vote

zkPoker has hit publish on its proposal to launch zkGame DAO via the Internet Computer’s SNS, and the call to vote is now officially...
Maria Irene

KongSwap Adds Neuron and Splitter Vectors to Automate Maturity Streams

KongSwap has rolled onto NeuronPool, bringing with it two much-anticipated tools—Neuron and Splitter vectors. These additions are designed to make maturity management a lot...