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

Tesla’s Secret Weapon: The Man Behind the Two-Minute Car

Elon Musk might dominate headlines, but few people outside the inner workings of Tesla know about Tom Zhu, the executive quietly transforming Musk’s grand...
Maria Irene

Global South’s Debt Dilemma: Jayati Ghosh Sounds the Alarm

The developing world is bracing for another year of economic turbulence in 2025, with high US interest rates, an impending global recession, and widening...
Maria Irene

45 Cents? Santiago’s AUD Prediction Stirs Debate

The Australian Dollar’s slide continues, touching its weakest point against the U.S. Dollar since the early days of the pandemic. Now trading at 62...
Maria Irene

AI Framework Eliza: Shaping the Future of Digital Companions

The Eliza framework from ai16zdao is revolutionising the creation and management of intelligent agents. Designed as a flexible, powerful platform, it enables seamless deployment...
Maria Irene

CANI DAO: Seize the Moment with Live SNS Sale on NNS!

Canistore, a longstanding pillar in the #ICP ecosystem, has officially launched its SNS sale on the Network Nervous System (NNS). This event marks a...
Maria Irene

Digi Yatra: Data or Privacy—What’s the Real Story?

Recent headlines have raised an intriguing question: could the Indian government be planning to use data collected by the Digi Yatra app for tax...