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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Piggycell turns phone charging into real-time rewards

Piggycell is rolling out a feature that allows users to earn rewards every time they charge their phones, positioning itself at the edge of...
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OISY’s Qureshi previews stablecoin yield tool and NFTs at World Computer...

Oisy’s Akeel Qureshi made a quiet but clear pitch at the recent World Computer Day gathering in Zurich. Speaking casually among developers and project...
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Liquidium Prepares to Launch Open Bitcoin Staking Framework

Liquidium is gearing up to release an open-source liquid staking token (LST) framework tailored for the Runes protocol, aiming to make Bitcoin-native staking more...
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ICPanda DAO Unpacks New AI Memory Feature with ‘Genesis Capsule’

ICPanda DAO has announced a new development for its KIP protocol that puts the focus on how AI stores and understands knowledge. Called “Knowledge...
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Motoko DAO heats up with summer staking surge

Motoko DAO is rolling out a two-month staking campaign that blends community participation with a healthy dose of game mechanics. Aptly titled Summer Staking...
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New tool makes Web3 app testing easier

A new tool called ic-test has been released, aiming to make life easier for developers building on the Internet Computer. Created by Stan and...