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’s Modular Future: AstroFlora Redefines DAO Governance

ICDevs.org has unveiled AstroFlora, a project that expands on its earlier work with DAOs on the Internet Computer (IC). The aim is to create...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin DeFi Just Got a Jolt with RichSwap’s Open-Source Move

RichSwap has thrown open its code for all to see, marking a bold step in the evolution of Bitcoin Layer 1 decentralised exchanges. As...
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Personal DAO Hits the Mark, Swap Sealed

Personal DAO, founded by Jesse D Williams Jr., has wrapped up its token swap with a successful turnout, locking in 239 participants and surpassing...
Maria Irene

Stablecoins That Don’t Sit Still: OISY Wallet Rolls Out $lvlUSD

OISY Wallet is about to change the way stablecoins work for its users. With $lvlUSD going live, the usual routine of holding digital dollars...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Ledger Upgrade: Stay Ahead or Risk Falling Behind

ICP is moving ahead with changes that could shake up how developers interact with ledger data, and those not paying attention might find themselves...
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Konecta and DiggyCoin Spark a Gold Rush in Play-to-Earn Gaming

Gold and gaming come together in a fresh collaboration between Konecta DAO and DiggyCoin, setting the stage for a competitive play-to-earn experience. With early...