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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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...
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Burrito Wallet and DmailNetwork Join Forces for a Secure Web3 Future

DmailNetwork has teamed up with Burrito Wallet, and this new combo could make decentralised access smoother than ever. Burrito Wallet, one of Korea’s better-known...
Maria Irene

ICP’s vetKeys Set to Revolutionise Privacy and Security for Decentralised Apps

The announcement that vetKeys is now code complete and ready to be tested on the ICP mainnet marks an exciting development for the Internet...
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Liquidium Gets a Payback Plan—Literally

The latest Liquidium community vote has wrapped up with a strong yes to LIP-12, a proposal that rewires how the protocol shares its revenue....
Maria Irene

How Many Cycles for a Dollar? ICP’s XRC Has the Answer

Getting accurate crypto and fiat exchange rates is no small feat, especially when those rates need to power smart contracts, determine conversion metrics, or...
Maria Irene

Sneed Finds Its Flow: Test Rewards Go Live Without the Usual...

Sneed DAO has taken a confident step forward with its second beta test for non-inflationary voter rewards, rolling out a core component of its...
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No Strings BTC: RichSwap Turns Donations Into Liquidity

RichSwap has switched on its new donation feature for Bitcoin, opening a fresh chapter in how liquidity can grow without relying on incentives or...