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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Maria Irene

Plug Wallet 2.5.1: Smarter Tracking, Faster Syncing, Better Swaps

Plug Wallet's latest update, version 2.5.1, is here with a set of improvements that make everyday crypto interactions smoother. Users have been asking for...
Maria Irene

CycleOps Cracks Open Canister Memory with ICP Update

A new update to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is making canister memory metrics clearer, thanks to a contribution from CycleOps. This move strengthens...
Maria Irene

BetBTC Drops the Wait—OISY Wallet Makes Transactions Instant

Speed is everything in online betting. When it comes to moving money in and out of platforms, players want something that works instantly and...
Maria Irene

AGX Goes Live on Hyperlaunch, Tokenising AI for Agriculture

AGX is now live on Hyperlaunch, marking a shift in how AI operates within the agricultural sector. This is the first AI chatbot built...
Maria Irene

ICP 2025 Roadmap: Key Developments

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) continues to push forward with advancements in AI, compute, blockchain interoperability, privacy, decentralization, identity, and digital assets. Here’s a...
Maria Irene

Drip Haus Keeps Dying, and That’s the Whole Point

Drip Haus has a habit of dying. That’s the joke, anyway, and it’s one that Vibhu, the platform’s founder and CEO, seems happy to...