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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Ross Ulbricht’s Journey: From Silk Road Creator to a Symbol of...

Ross Ulbricht is a name synonymous with Silk Road, the dark web marketplace he created in 2011. Operating through the Tor network and using...
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Partyhats: The ICP-Powered NFT Platform Giving You a Stake in the...

The Partyhats NFT collection has quickly evolved from a simple digital collectible into a fully operational platform offering unique earning opportunities. By integrating cutting-edge ...
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$ALICE Airdrop Today at 9 PM UTC—Here’s What You Need to...

The $ALICE token has gained considerable attention in the ICP communities, and today marks an exciting moment for the project. The highly anticipated airdrop...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Surprise Pardon for Silk Road Founder Sparks Controversy

Ross Ulbricht, the figure behind the notorious online marketplace Silk Road, has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by former U.S. President Donald...
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Ramaswamy Bids Farewell to DOGE as Ohio Beckons

V ivek Ramaswamy, the entrepreneur handpicked by President Donald Trump to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has announced...
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Dominic Williams Weighs In as Trump and Melania Coins, Along with...

Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer (ICP), has become a key voice in the industry, particularly as the recent launch of Trump and...