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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Caffeine AI’s New 3D Map Builder Simplifies Custom Mapping for Developers

Developer @AmSpeed_ has created a fully functioning 3D map builder using Caffeine AI, enabling users to design and embed interactive 3D maps into projects...
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$BOB Holder Numbers Hit Record Levels as Community Grows

$BOB holders have reached a record high, with the number of addresses holding a non-zero balance climbing past 6,300 according to data from ICTerminal....
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Toko Launches New Alpha Update to Improve ICP NFT Management

Toko, the platform positioning itself as a one-stop shop for NFTs on the Internet Computer, is set to release a new alpha update tomorrow....
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Decide AI Launches Billing and Payments to Support Developer Access

Decide AI has introduced a new billing and payments feature, enabling developers to top up their accounts to access Decide ID uniqueness verification for...
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$LIQ Staking Surpasses 5 Million Tokens with 23% APY

$LIQ has seen a robust start since going live two weeks ago, with over 5 million tokens already staked. The staking programme has also...
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ProtonMail Shows Limits of Centralised Privacy as Decentralised Email Gains Ground

ProtonMail has long been seen as the standard-bearer for private email. Based in Switzerland and marketed as a secure alternative to mainstream providers, it...