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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Wallet-to-Wallet ICP Transfers Hit 141,300, Second-Highest in 2024

The Internet Computer has registered 141,300 wallet-to-wallet transfers, marking its second-highest transfer count for 2024. It’s a number that doesn’t rely on projections, marketing,...
Maria Irene

SoundWave and Road Patrol Show What On-Chain Apps Can Do Without...

Two apps built using Caffeine AI are quietly showing how blockchain infrastructure can support everyday tools — without making users think about blockchains at...
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OHSHII Lets Anyone Launch and Lock ICP Tokens Without Code

Launching a token or setting up vesting usually means hiring developers, writing smart contracts, and hoping everything works smoothly once it's on-chain. OHSHII wants...
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Crypto Check-In, No Fees Attached

EstateDAO wants to change the way you book hotels. Not with points, gimmicks, or loyalty tiers—but with zero commission, full transparency, and direct crypto...
Maria Irene

ODIN•FUN Opens Developer Docs and API Access to Support Builder Community

ODIN•FUN has released a centralised set of developer resources to make it easier for builders to work within its growing ecosystem. Announced by Bob...
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ICP Ninja Now Lets Developers Deploy to Mainnet for Free

ICP Ninja has rolled out a new feature allowing users to deploy their first project to the Internet Computer mainnet at no cost. By...