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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ODIN•FUN Makes a Strong Comeback: A Resilient Recovery Led by Bob...

ODIN•FUN has officially resumed operations after a brief but consequential disruption stemming from a security vulnerability in a third-party smart contract. Trading activities were...
Maria Irene

ICP and HBAR Lead as Most Energy-Efficient Blockchains

Something unusual is happening in blockchain circles. The more work $ICP does, the less energy it seems to need. That’s not a phrase you’d...
Maria Irene

ICP Hits 6 Million ETH-Equivalent TPS, Burns 1 Token Every 2...

Ethereum may be the heavyweight when it comes to brand recognition in blockchain circles, but Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is quietly racking up numbers...
Maria Irene

Plug Wallet Adds Built-In AI to Answer Your Crypto Questions

Wallets are getting chatty. With the arrival of Plug Intelligence, Plug Wallet users now have a digital companion that can answer questions about wallet...
Maria Irene

ODIN•FUN Faces Security Setback, Plans Comeback

ODIN•FUN, a platform that has prided itself on creativity, community and crypto-native innovation, hit an unexpected snag this week. A vulnerability in a third-party...
Maria Irene

Alice DAO: A Wake-Up Call for True Decentralisation

The Alice DAO has recently come under scrutiny after new users from the BOB community joined the platform during its launch, only to find...