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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Maria Irene

Bitmap Guilds: Organising the Chaos

Bitmap Guilds are setting the stage for something much bigger than a collection of digital plots. The initiative introduces a structured way for contributors...
Maria Irene

DFINITY Moves to Halt Neurons’ Fund Amid Manipulation Concerns

DFINITY’s latest move is raising eyebrows, and for good reason. The proposal to put the Neurons’ Fund on hold has sent ripples through the...
Maria Irene

ICPEx Goes DAO: A New Chapter for Decentralised Trading

ICPEx has officially transitioned into a fully decentralised exchange under the governance of an SNS DAO, marking a significant shift in the decentralised finance...
Maria Irene

GNight Punks Set for a Fresh Inscription Run

Gnight Punks continue their presence in the Bitcoin ordinal space, building on a history that began with their first inscription at #112540. The project,...
Maria Irene

BobbyO Steps Back: Does ICP Support Its Independent Creators?

ICP has seen a fair share of highs and lows, but one thing that’s been consistent is the effort put in by independent creators...
Maria Irene

HyperLaunch Just Got Easier – ELNA.ai Listens, Lowers the Bar

HyperLaunch is edging closer to accessibility, with ELNA.ai shaking up expectations by lowering the entry threshold. The announcement, posted on X, signals a shift...