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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Bitball: The Flag Football League Where Bitcoin Pays the Way

Russell Okung, the former Carolina Panthers NFL player, has a vision that’s as bold as it is groundbreaking. After a career in professional football...
Maria Irene

Tokenising Property: How Blockchain Could Bridge the Property Ownership Gap

The generational divide is increasingly visible in wealth distribution, with real estate being one of the most significant markers of this disparity. Older generations,...
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Bitcoin Builders Buzzing: The Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade Is Here

The Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade has sparked a wave of enthusiasm across the Bitcoin community. This latest advancement promises a significant transformation, addressing some long-standing...
Maria Irene

Buffett Buys Pizza and Pools While Apple Takes a Dip

Warren Buffett’s portfolio moves never fail to spark a wave of interest, and his latest decisions certainly haven’t disappointed. For the first time since...
Maria Irene

StarkWare Eyes Bitcoin Upgrade: OP_CAT to Revolutionise Layer 2 Functionality

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben Sasson anticipates a groundbreaking upgrade to the Bitcoin network, dubbed OP_CAT, within the next year. Speaking at Devcon 2024 in...
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How Elon Musk’s Patent “Gift” Was a Masterclass in Strategic Warfare

Back in 2014, the world of automaking was left puzzled when Elon Musk made a shocking announcement. In a blog post titled “All Our...