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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NFID Wallet Doubles Swap Volume, ICP Adoption Ramps Up

February has brought a surge in activity for NFID Wallet, reinforcing its position as an essential component of the ICP ecosystem. With swap volumes...
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Orbit Launches to Transform ICP Treasury Management and Web3 Governance

Managing digital assets securely and efficiently remains a significant challenge for teams operating within the Web3 space. As organisations look to grow, the need...
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M2 vs Global Liquidity: Recession Signal or Market Lifeline?

Economic forecasts have never been short of contradictions, and the latest debate is no exception. Steve Hanke, a veteran economist from Johns Hopkins University,...
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Personal DAO empowers communities with transparent self-governance and asset management

For years, Jesse D Williams Jr. poured his time, energy, and personal savings into building something that didn’t yet exist—a tool that would allow...
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Juno’s Latest Adventure: The Sputnik Project Takes Flight

David Dal Busco, the visionary founder of Juno, is setting his sights on a new frontier with his latest project, Sputnik. Known for his...
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Dmail’s Encryption Move Makes Web2 Emails Bulletproof

Dmail has introduced a new premium encryption feature that transforms the way Web2 emails are handled, ensuring messages remain confidential and decentralised. With the...