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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ICP’s Berilo Milestone: Debugging Canisters Made Simple

The Berilo Milestone introduces significant advancements for developers using Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), particularly in enhancing operational capabilities for managing canisters. This milestone is...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Reverse Gas Fee Model: A Breakthrough in Blockchain Transaction Efficiency

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced a transformative solution with its reverse gas fee model, which fundamentally shifts how blockchain transactions are handled....
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US Credit Rejection Rates Hit Record Highs: Is the Debt Bubble...

The US credit market is facing a significant downturn as rejection rates for credit applications surge to unprecedented levels. According to the Federal Reserve’s...
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$ALPACALB Migration to $PACA: What You Need to Know

The Internet Computer ($ICP) ecosystem is abuzz with news that $ALPACALB, the community-loved token, is migrating to $PACA. This transition is expected to bring...
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Gary Gensler to Step Down as SEC Chair After Transformative Tenure

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from his position on January 20, 2025, marking...
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Motoko Unpacks Regex Tokens

Tackling regular expressions can feel like decoding a secret language, but a new project is shedding light on the intricacies of regex, all within...