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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Internet Identity 2.0 tightens user verification while phasing out identity numbers

The team behind Internet Identity 2.0 has responded to user concerns about its latest authentication upgrade, confirming key changes to how security credentials are...
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Let Your Car Pay Rent: Mobotiq Puts Vehicle Sharing On-Chain

Mobotiq wants to change the way we think about vehicles, ownership, and how machines move through cities. Its proposition sounds simple: your car sits...
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Inbox Fatigue Is Real. DMAIL Wants to Fix That with Token...

A growing number of Web3 users are treating their inboxes like a graveyard. Updates pile up unread, campaign emails get auto-archived, and even token...
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Liminal launches to help Motoko developers build web-friendly apps on the...

Gekctek, an open source developer working in the Internet Computer ecosystem, has released the first version of Liminal, a tool that aims to make...
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vetKeys Bring Real Privacy to Public Blockchains on ICP

A quiet shift is taking place in blockchain. One that moves beyond speed, tokens, or hype. With the launch of vetKeys on the Internet...
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Protcl Goes Live with New Name, Dashboard and White Paper

agriiProtocol has officially rebranded as Protcl, introducing a fresh identity while continuing to power infrastructure across food systems, co-ops, and real-world data streams. Built...