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 Rolls Out Updates to Strengthen DAO Participation

Internet Computer has introduced a set of updates designed to make participation in decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) smoother, clearer and more engaging. The changes...
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ICP moves to strengthen privacy with trusted execution on nodes

Dominic Williams has confirmed that Internet Computer nodes are beginning to activate Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) functionality, marking an advance in onchain privacy protection....
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Plug Expands with Full EVM Integration

Plug has rolled out an update that enables full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support across its extension and mobile app. The move, part of...
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Dom and CZ weigh in on future of blockchain security

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has once again sparked debate on the future of digital security. In a recent comment, the former Binance...
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ORIGYN Backs Local Ice Hockey with La Chaux-de-Fonds Sponsorship

ORIGYN has stepped onto the ice with a new sponsorship of Hockey Club La Chaux-de-Fonds, marking a partnership that blends local tradition with digital...
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GLDT Staking Hits 92,394 Tokens as 10% APY Holds Firm

GLDT staking has now crossed 92,000 tokens, with 92,394.25 GLDT currently locked in the pool. The annual percentage yield remains steady at 10%, making...