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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Maria Irene

Vitalik, ICP, and the Blockchain Buzz: Could Ethereum and Internet Computer...

Speculation is heating up in the blockchain space, with whispers suggesting that Ethereum and the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) might be moving toward alignment....
Maria Irene

ICPSwap Integrates IC Explorer for Enhanced Token Tracking

The Internet Computer ecosystem continues to advance with tools designed to provide deeper insights into user interactions and token activity. One standout development is...
Maria Irene

Sonic Proposes Auto-Migration of ELNA DAO Liquidity to V3

In a move aimed at improving the efficiency and functionality of its liquidity pools, Sonic has introduced a proposal to automate the migration of...
Maria Irene

Halfway to a Million: Lendfinity’s $500K Milestone on Bitfinity

The decentralised finance (DeFi) sector often buzzes with achievements, but the recent milestone by Lendfinity, a lending protocol built on the Bitfinity network, is...
Maria Irene

Sonic Soars on Bitfinity

Sonic, ICPs leading Dex, has launched a new protocol on Bitfinity has officially gone live on Bitfinity, marking a significant development for the DeFi...
Maria Irene

Can Blockchain and AI Find the Perfect Balance?

The intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked lively debate about how these technologies can shape the future. Pierre Samaties, Chief Business...