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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Instant Finality? Dominic Williams Defends ICP While Debunking Blockchain Myths

Dominic Williams has stirred the blockchain conversation pot with a detailed critique of "instant finality," a buzzword often championed by blockchain projects to assert...
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Bitcoin’s Surge: Bitwise CEO Predicts $200,000 as U.S. Reserve Gains Traction

Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, hovering just above its all-time high of $106,000, a figure that has captured the attention of both retail...
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Bitomni’s Bold Step Forward: AI-Powered Modular Protocol for a Seamless Multi-Chain...

Bitomni, a name long associated with innovation in the blockchain space, is embarking on a bold transformation. Moving away from its BTCFi-driven omnichain protocol,...
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Empowering ICP with AI: How the Community Can Boost Eliza’s Capabilities

Eliza, a fast and lightweight AI agent framework developed by ai16z DAO, has been making waves in the Web3 ecosystem. With its potential to...
Maria Irene

Avalanche9000 Upgrade Goes Live: Cutting Costs and Boosting Developer Flexibility

Avalanche, the layer-1 blockchain launched in 2020, has made headlines with the activation of its long-awaited Avalanche9000 upgrade, a milestone that promises to reshape...
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BOB heats up with renewed vigour: ICPSwap Celebrates with Giveaway

ICPSwap has been making waves with its exciting new additions, and at the forefront of this innovation is $BOB. The recent launch of the...