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...
Bitcoin
Maria Irene

Lost Sats and Bitcoin’s True Max: A Formula Worth Remembering

Bitcoin’s widely known supply cap of 21 million has long been regarded as one of its defining features. But here’s the twist: the actual...
Maria Irene

America’s Bitcoin Plan: A 35% Debt Slash or Fantasy?

The idea of the United States holding a Bitcoin reserve is making waves, with projections from VanEck suggesting it could slash national debt by...
Maria Irene

500k Identities: Internet Identity Leads 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has much to celebrate, with Internet Identity (II) taking centre stage. This year...
Maria Irene

UAE’s $40 Billion Bitcoin Bet Signals Crypto Powerhouse Status

The United Arab Emirates is making waves in the crypto space, holding $40 billion worth of Bitcoin and emerging as a leader in blockchain innovation....
Maria Irene

Rate Cuts Abound, But Inflation Clouds the Horizon

Central banks across the globe are embracing rate cuts at a pace not seen in years. With 74% of these institutions easing monetary policy...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Gravity Game: How $BOB Keeps the Ecosystem in Check

The Internet Computer  ecosystem often feels like a balancing act where innovation pushes boundaries while mechanisms are needed to anchor stability. In the world...