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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KongSwap Demos Native Solana–ICP Swaps Without Bridges

At the DFINITY World Computer Summit, KongSwap made its presence felt with a live demonstration that caught the attention of developers and cross-chain enthusiasts...
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Caffeine Hits ICP: The Internet Just Started Writing Itself

The wait’s been long, the whispers constant. Everyone in the ICP ecosystem knew it was coming—what they didn’t know was when, or just how...
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ORIGYN Hits Refresh Without the Fuss

ORIGYN has rolled out its redesigned website, and it’s far from your standard face-lift. This fresh take on their digital home aims to do...
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Estate DAO’s Beta Test Takes Off Today

Estate DAO is opening the gates for early testers with a beta programme that promises more than just bug spotting. Starting today, selected users...
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Oisy Gets Smarter with Saved Addresses and Speed Boost

Oisy has quietly pushed out a version 1.5 update that makes managing your tokens feel a lot less like admin. The wallet, which runs...
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ICPEx Now Finds You the Best Swap Route Automatically

Trading on the Internet Computer just got a clever upgrade. ICPEx, the decentralised exchange building a quiet following among savvy Internet Computer users, has...