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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Motoko Runtime Bug Fixed in Latest Release: Critical Update for Developers

DFINITY has recently addressed a significant bug in the Motoko runtime system, which under specific conditions could result in unintended memory writes or reads....
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DFINITY Unveils Cost-Effective Chain-Key Testing Canister for Developers

DFINITY has listened closely to the community's calls for a more cost-efficient way to test chain-key features, such as threshold ECDSA (tECDSA) and threshold...
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Introducing the ICP Neuron Vector: A New Era for Staking and...

The highly anticipated launch of the ICP Neuron Vector, developed in collaboration with Neutrinite and leveraging DeFi Vectors, marks a significant milestone in the...
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BlackRock’s 100k BTC Withdrawal: A Market Shake-Up or Just Another FUD...

In an unexpected turn of events, BlackRock has withdrawn over 100,000 Bitcoin across 29 new addresses, sending ripples through the crypto market. This sudden...
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Quantum Leap: Bitcoin’s Race Against Time

Quantum computing is inching closer to becoming a disruptive force, and the implications for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cannot be overstated. While some might...
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Quantum Chip Shines, But Cybersecurity Clock Ticks

Google’s unveiling of its quantum computer chip, Willow, has stirred excitement in scientific circles, heralding advancements in the pursuit of large-scale quantum computing. While...