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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Canistore’s Journey to SNS: A New Milestone for $ICP

Canistore, the innovative platform that has been making waves since 2022, is about to make its next big move by transitioning to the Service...
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$ICP Faces Supply Crunch as Staking Locks Down Tokens

The Internet Computer Protocol ($ICP) is about to see significant changes in its token dynamics, setting the stage for a potential supply crunch that...
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El Salvador’s Bold Move: Bitcoin-Backed ‘Colbit’ Currency in the Works

El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is once again making headlines with reports suggesting it is working on a...
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Golden Hoard Swells as China Builds Wealth Shield

China’s central bank has upped its ante in the global gold game, pushing its reserves to a staggering 72.96 million fine troy ounces in...
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BOBPizza Marks a Slice of ICP History

Today, something unexpected happened in the ICP space—a pizza was bought using $BOB, and the implications go far beyond just an appetising lunch. It...
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Bubble Talk, Bitcoin Walk

Bitcoin’s performance has once again ignited spirited discussions across financial circles. With its price hovering around $100,000 and boasting a 100% annual rise for...