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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Proposal Seeks Oxford-Style Debate to Cool ICP Governance Disputes

When online arguments stretch for hundreds of posts without resolution, they risk exhausting even the most committed community members. That is the concern driving...
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DFINITY Hosts Students in Zurich for Hands-On Blockchain Learning and Global...

The 6th International Summer School on blockchain brought students from around the world to Zurich for a full day of learning at the DFINITY...
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ICP JavaScript SDK v4.0.0 Launches with Unified Package and Developer Tools

The latest release of the ICP JavaScript SDK marks a shift towards a cleaner and more efficient developer experience. Version 4.0.0 introduces a unified...
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Dominic Williams Weighs Memecoin Chains Against Google’s Institutional Blockchain Push

Dominic Williams has raised an eyebrow at the direction blockchain is taking, questioning whether chains built for memecoins can realistically compete with the institutional...
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GoldDAO and XFusion Launch Token Linking Bitcoin and Gold Amid Rising...

A new digital asset backed by both Bitcoin and gold has been launched through a partnership between GoldDAO and XFusion, aimed at investors looking...
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SoCal Producer Uses AI Tool to Build First Aid Guide on...

Music producer and digital artist @T3kNoLogic has stepped away from his usual creative work to build a simple but practical tool for the public:...