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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Canister Lab

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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China’s Economic Crossroads: Dominance in Manufacturing Meets a Financial Crisis

China’s economy is at a crossroads, grappling with some of the most significant financial challenges it has faced in decades. The country is enduring...
Maria Irene

The AI Town That Thinks Like Us: Meet the Future of...

For the past few decades, scientists have tried to build models that mimic human societies. These models have used what’s known as agent-based modelling...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Canister Upgrades: Keeping Your Data Safe While Evolving

Data persistence is often an overlooked challenge in blockchain development, especially when dealing with canister upgrades. For most blockchain networks, upgrading smart contracts or...
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Yral and ICPump Wrap Up 2024 with Bold Updates for Creators...

Yral and ICPump are ending the year on a high note, unveiling a December roadmap packed with updates for creators and token enthusiasts alike....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Quantum Resistance: Future-Proofing Against the Willow Era

Bitcoin isn't afraid of Google's Willow chip, and here's why.Google’s Willow quantum computing chip has sent shockwaves through the tech world, with its ability...
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Avalanche 9000: A Game-Changer for Blockchain Scalability and DeFi

Avalanche is set to undergo one of its most significant upgrades since its inception with the rollout of "Avalanche 9000". The update, scheduled for...