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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Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts Sends Shockwaves Through Markets, Impacting...

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on 19 December, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Economic Pulse: Magic Numbers and Health Ratios

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) continues to redefine decentralised computing, but its ecosystem's economic health is equally critical to its long-term success. Zach’s insightful...
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ICPSwap’s Bold Move: Burning 1.55M ICS Tokens

The ICPSwap team has submitted a proposal that could significantly reshape its liquidity structure while demonstrating its commitment to sustainable tokenomics. The plan involves...
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Bitcoin Meets ICP: Hackathon Sparks Winning Innovations

The ICP Chain Fusion Hackathon: Bitcoin Edition has wrapped up, bringing together developers to explore the intersection of Bitcoin and the Internet Computer's capabilities....
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ICPSwap 3.5: Limit Orders and Major Upgrades Ready to Roll

The ICPSwap team has announced that version 3.5 of its platform is nearing release, bringing significant improvements to functionality and performance. Following a successful...
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Bitwise Bets Big on Solana with European Staking ETP

Bitwise Asset Management has set its sights firmly on Solana, unveiling a staking ETP in Europe under the ticker $BSOL. This development, backed by...