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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Graphic Designer Builds Fully Customisable Portfolio in Just Three Prompts

Graphic designer daveDash has created a comprehensive online portfolio using just three carefully crafted prompts, highlighting the growing potential of AI-assisted web development. The...
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ICP Staking Surges as Investors Lock Coins for Eight Years

Over the past three days, 238 million ICP, worth roughly $879 million, have been staked for eight years, signalling renewed confidence among investors following...
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Cycles Pricing Glitch on CycleOps Fixed on Frontend

Dexter recently drew attention to a confusing display on CycleOps, where purchasing Cycles for 1 ICP showed 2.5 trillion Cycles valued at roughly $5.43,...
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Canbench v0.3.0 Released with Enhanced Benchmarking Features

The latest version of Canbench, v0.3.0, has been released, introducing several updates aimed at improving the benchmarking experience for developers working with the Internet...
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Gold DAO Pushes Gold Prices Higher as Onchain Momentum Builds

Gold DAO has seen fresh momentum, with the price of gold climbing past $4,087 and then $4,100, defying recent predictions that the metal had...
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Sneed Hub Rolls Out Major Upgrade with New Locking and Neuron...

Sneed Hub has released a major update introducing new tools designed to enhance user control and flexibility across the platform. The upgrade adds two...