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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GoldDAO Begins Bridging Tokenised Gold from ICP to Base Network

GoldDAO has announced the launch of a bridge that allows users to move tokenised gold from the Internet Computer (ICP) network to Base in...
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Oisy Release v1.5.9 Adds Portuguese Support and Smoother User Experience

Oisy Release has rolled out version 1.5.9, bringing a series of functional updates aimed at improving the day-to-day experience for users. With Portuguese now...
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ORIGYN Launches New NFT Standard to Bridge Blockchain and Real-World Assets

A new technical framework for NFTs is now live on the Internet Computer, aimed at making digital ownership simpler, safer and more usable across...
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Chamath Palihapitiya and Dominic Williams Question Software’s Hold on the Modern...

A recent post from venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has reignited discussion around how modern businesses are shaped, less by vision, more by the structure...
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Plug Wallet Adds Support for Rune Tokens, Launches Giveaway

Plug Wallet has rolled out support for Rune tokens via the ODIN protocol, expanding the list of assets users can store and manage through...
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ICPEx Adds More ICP and ICX to Strengthen Trading Liquidity

ICPEx has increased liquidity for its users, adding up to 15,000 ICP alongside the equivalent in ICX. The move is aimed at making trading...