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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Dmail Launches Beta NFT Marketplace for Decentralised Inbox Domains

Dmail has released the beta version of its NFT Marketplace, introducing tradable decentralised inbox domains that give users more control over their digital communications....
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DFINITY CTO Says Data Sovereignty Can Still Be Saved

Jan Camenisch, Chief Technology Officer at DFINITY, wants the world to stop writing off data sovereignty. Speaking at the World Crypto Summit 2025 (WCS25),...
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Liquidium proposes removal of 3-day loan option in favour of longer...

Liquidium is proposing an update to its loan duration options following low usage of its 3-day term. If passed, the change would see the...
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Dmail integrates with Morph to bring encrypted messaging to onchain finance

Dmail has announced a new integration with Morph Network, bringing encrypted email directly into a growing layer of blockchain-based consumer finance. The update allows...
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Subhub brings wallet-native messaging to the centre of Web3 communication

Web3 applications often struggle to retain users beyond a single interaction. Wallets remain difficult to use, communication is scattered across platforms, and after a...
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COOWN rolls out tools to help businesses build on verified trust

COOWN has introduced a set of features aimed at helping businesses move beyond compliance as a checkbox and instead use identity verification as a...