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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‘ICP United’ Tunes into the Action on Spotify

The Internet Computer (ICP) community has picked up a new weekly habit: tuning into ICP United, now streaming on Spotify. Hosted by Kyle Stoflet...
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Slowing It Down: Dfinity Proposes Speed Bump for DAO Tweaks

A fresh proposal from Dfinity has stirred discussion across the Internet Computer community, particularly among those keeping close watch on the Social Network Service...
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Oisy Gets a Shine with Fresh Tweaks and Token Touch-Ups

Oisy’s latest release, v1.4.4, adds polish to the user experience with a focused set of interface updates and functionality fixes that reflect an eye...
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Bitomni and Omnity Forge Path to Revolutionise Bitcoin Gaming and DeFi

The Bitcoin ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with fresh opportunities emerging that go beyond its original use as a store of value. A new collaboration...
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SIMD Moves In—Smart Contracts Just Got a Whole Lot Faster

Smart contracts on Internet Computer Protocol just got a serious injection of computational energy. With WebAssembly SIMD support now live and humming across every...
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KongSwap Links Up with WalletConnect — 70 Wallets, Zero Fuss

KongSwap just expanded its reach, and users have 70 new ways to get in. With WalletConnect now live on the platform, a much wider...