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

OISY adds XRP to its multichain wallet

OISY has expanded its supported assets with the addition of XRP, giving users access to the cryptocurrency through the wallet’s latest 2.6.0 release. XRP is...

MENESE SNS launches as CLOAK builds out its privacy ecosystem

The MENESE SNS has gone live, giving the community a new way to support the development of privacy-focused infrastructure around CLOAK. MENESE is working on...

ICP turns compute into a tradable digital asset

The Internet Computer (ICP) is positioning compute as an economic asset that can be bought, held, transferred and priced through its native Cycles system. Cycles...

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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Llama on the loose: Run your own AI with llama_cpp_canister v0.4.2

The newest version of llama_cpp_canister, v0.4.2, has arrived with a few welcome tweaks and a leaner setup process for anyone wanting to run a...
Maria Irene

idGeek Asks Users: Should We Become a DAO?

A familiar name in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community is inviting users to weigh in on a decision that could reshape its future....
Maria Irene

Appic’s DEX Gets a $50K Boost and a Bigger Bridge

Appic has secured another $50,000 grant from the DFINITY Foundation, marking its third round of funding from the same source and offering a timely...
Maria Irene

DAO with a Scythe: Sneed’s Beta Slices into Web3 with a...

Sneed DAO has officially launched the beta of its Recursive Liquidity Loop (RLL) after two years of planning and community discussion. Rooted in the...
Maria Irene

ic-cdk v0.18.2 Fixes Version Clash with Cleaner Build Rules

Developers working with the Internet Computer SDK just got a helpful nudge toward smoother builds. The latest release of ic-cdk, version 0.18.2, comes with...
Maria Irene

ICP’s New Bounded-Wait Calls: A Step Toward Smoother and Safer Dapp...

The introduction of bounded-wait calls to the Internet Computer (ICP) marks a significant shift for developers and dapp creators. With the official launch of...