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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The Future of Decentralized AI: Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning on ICP

The future of decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly taking shape, with the Internet Computer (ICP) emerging as a key player in driving this...
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BTC5050 Levels Up: Bitcoin Gets a High Score in the Cloud

A new partnership is aiming to flip the narrative around blockchain games, memes, and so-called internet fun. BTC5050.fun has teamed up with the Crypto...
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Single Node, Zero Fuss: Query Calls on ICP Just Got Smarter

Query calls on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) are now much easier to understand, thanks to a fresh push towards clarity and measurement. These...
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Pass the Aux: CaniSafe Opens the Vault for Music Creators

CaniSafe has officially launched, offering musicians something few platforms can match—storage without surveillance. Built entirely on the Internet Computer, the project hands artists a...
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Appic DAO Simplifies Cross-Chain DeFi, Riding the Wave of Blockchain Interoperability

The blockchain space is rapidly evolving, with cross-chain protocols taking centre stage in the fight for true interoperability. Recent data from CoinLaw highlights a...
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Token Trouble: How a Governance Exploit Rocked the ICP Network

On May 5, 2025, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) network found itself at the centre of a significant governance controversy. BoomDAO, a decentralised autonomous...