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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Bitcoin Levels Up: Smart Contracts Land with TAP & ICP Magic

Bitcoin has long been lauded for its reliability, often hailed as a safe store of value. Yet, as the world of decentralised finance (DeFi)...
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Caffeine, Code and Crypto’s Latest Wildcard

Caffeine, code, and the next big thing—Dom's latest teaser about the Internet Computer community is generating a lot of excitement. With an offhand tweet,...
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KPMG India Joins Forces with The Hashgraph Group—Could Hedera’s Blockchain Be...

KPMG India and The Hashgraph Group (THG) have formed a strategic alliance set to drive the adoption of Hedera blockchain and distributed ledger technology...
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DeVinci: The ICP-Powered AI Assistant Redefining Privacy and Trust

As privacy becomes more compromised, the arrival of DeVinci offers a refreshing take on how we engage with artificial intelligence. DeVinci, powered by OnicAI and...
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ICaiBus: The New Messaging Bus That’s Changing the Way We Connect...

ICaiBus, a new messaging bus platform for the Internet Computer, is now available in its alpha release, marking a significant step forward in simplifying...
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Thorchain’s debt crisis: A painful path to redemption

Trust in decentralised finance (DeFi) has taken another hit, with savers and lenders on Thorchain staring at an uncertain future. The protocol, which promised...