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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Milkshake Theory in Action: How the US Dollar Strengthens While Other...

The US dollar is surging in 2024, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index posting a remarkable 7.4% gain this year. This rally sets the...
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ICP vs Solana: The Blockchain Showdown Shaping the Future

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and Solana, two significant names in blockchain technology, are often compared for their capabilities and contributions to the decentralised...
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Mystery in San Francisco: Family Challenges Suicide Ruling

Parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, are calling for an FBI investigation into the techie’s death. Balaji, who was found...
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Crypto $Cloud: The Meme with the Power to Redefine the Future...

Cloud’s ambitions are rapidly advancing in the blockchain space, with a growing reputation poised to surpass pioneering projects like Motoko and Ghost. These respected...
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Bitmap’s Blueprint for a Decentralised Metaverse Future

Bitmap is reimagining Bitcoin blocks as more than mere data carriers, transforming them into unique, ownable slices of the Metaverse. By doing so, it...
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Avalanche Simplifies Blockchain Building for All

Avalanche is making strides in simplifying blockchain creation and deployment with the release of Avalanche9000. This update introduces tools that cater to developers and...