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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Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blazes Past Ethereum with Over 2 Million...

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is redefining blockchain performance with its capability to routinely handle over 2 million Ethereum-equivalent transactions per second (TX/s). This...
Maria Irene

Apple’s Record Revenue Can’t Stop Stock Dip as Investors Brace for...

Apple’s stock faced an unexpected dip today, despite the company announcing a record-breaking quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $94.5 billion....
Maria Irene

JunoBuild Rolls Out Fresh Console: ICP Transfers Now Smoother and Swifter

JunoBuild has announced an update focused on refreshing the Console’s frontend, aimed at making things sleeker for developers without shaking up the backend modules....
Maria Irene

ERC-7683 Revolutionises Ethereum with Seamless Cross-Chain Interoperability, Ushering in a Unified...

Ethereum's journey toward seamless cross-chain interoperability has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of ERC-7683, a new standard set to transform how...
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Chainspect Adds ICP: Blockchain Insights Go Deeper on Decentralised Tech

The blockchain community has seen the rapid growth of technical analytics platforms as users and developers alike demand more transparency and data-driven insights. Chainspect,...
Maria Irene

Steering into Trouble: America’s Auto Loan Crisis Gets Costly

The U.S. car market is in the throes of a major financial crisis, with a substantial number of Americans facing mounting debts on their...