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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ICP and Alice: Abstaining from the Vote for Better Clarity and...

The decision by DFINITY to abstain from voting on a second proposal has sparked both curiosity and concern within the community. The move comes...
Maria Irene

The DAO-mazing Year: ICP’s Governance Wins in 2024

Wrapping up 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the standout moments in the governance landscape of the Internet Computer (ICP). The year saw a...
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Driving the Future: ICP Joins Forces with CryptoAutos

Prepare for a shift in how luxury vehicles are purchased and owned. Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has teamed up with CryptoAutos, bringing together two...
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January’s Big Steps for Yral and ICPump.fun

As 2025 unfolds, Yral and ICPump.fun are setting ambitious goals to enhance user experience, decentralisation, and analytics. This month’s roadmap outlines a series of...
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Alice in Crypto-land: Verified at Birth, Questioned at the Door

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community might be used to bold experiments, but Alice has arrived to shake things up with a flair they...
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Central Banks Keep Buying Gold as Prices Surge 28% in 2024

The demand for gold continues to soar, with central banks playing a major role in driving this trend. November saw global central banks purchase...