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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
Maria Irene

Generation Locked Out: Homeownership Slips Out of Reach for Young Americans

The American dream of owning a home is drifting further away for young adults, with the typical first-time buyer now aged 38, and the...
Maria Irene

Avalanche’s Expanding Landscape: Gaming, Finance, and Fan Loyalty Spark Growth

Avalanche’s October report offers a snapshot of an ecosystem buzzing with innovation, where blockchain technology meets gaming, finance, and even horse racing. Since the...
Maria Irene

Blaze Goes Live on Bitfinity: A Game-Changer for Bitcoin-Enabled dApps!

Blaze, a highly efficient decentralized exchange (DEX), is gearing up for a major leap in the crypto world. With its mobile-first approach, Blaze is...
Maria Irene

Household Living Costs Show Signs of Slowing Growth, but Some Still...

Australia’s latest living cost data reveals a slight easing for many households, but some groups are still grappling with rising expenses, particularly as mortgage...
Maria Irene

Raoul Pal’s Macro Vision: How Demographics, Debt, and Printing Shape the...

Raoul Pal’s latest analysis from the Global Macro Investor publication sheds light on some of the most crucial macroeconomic charts that are shaping both...
Maria Irene

Amir Taaki Calls for Ross Ulbricht’s Freedom: A Debt to Crypto’s...

Amir Taaki’s tweet is a passionate tribute to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, who is currently serving a life sentence in...