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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COOWN Puts Crypto Control in Group Hands

COOWN isn’t trying to be all things to all people. It’s simply built for those who want to run their group finances with the...
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World Computer Turns Four, Doesn’t Miss a Beat

Four years after it went live, the Internet Computer continues to push the limits of what blockchains can do. The anniversary isn’t just a...
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ORIGYN Unveils Cost Calculator to Simplify Digital Asset Certification

ORIGYN has launched a revolutionary new tool to simplify the process of certifying real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. The ORIGYN Certification Cost Calculator, now available...
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$ICP Overtakes $INJ – The L1 Leaderboard Shake-Up You Didn’t See...

$ICP has officially claimed the sixth spot in the yearly Layer 1 (L1) blockchain revenue rankings, overtaking $INJ. This milestone marks a decisive moment...
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CLOWN Printer Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint—Then Lawyered Up

The Insane Clown Protocol is back with an update that blends typical crypto mischief with a new tiered rewards system. The $CLOWN token has...
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Taco DAO’s Big Swap Serves Strategy with a Side of ICP

Taco DAO has opened the gates to its decentralisation swap, pulling together a very particular recipe: one part community, one part crypto smarts, and...