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

Ethereum: Building the Internet of Tomorrow

Ethereum, known as one of the most innovative blockchain networks, has been capturing the spotlight since its launch, but its path to the future...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Breakthrough: Emory University’s Bold Move into Crypto

Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has made headlines by becoming the first university in the United States to publicly report...
Maria Irene

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Now Live on GeckoTerminal

The integration of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) into GeckoTerminal marks an exciting advancement for ICP enthusiasts and developers alike. By utilising threshold cryptography,...
Maria Irene

Helios Lights the Way: Multichain Made Easy for Ethereum

Ethereum’s journey toward creating a decentralised, accessible blockchain experience is getting a major boost with the evolution of Helios as a multichain light client....
Maria Irene

Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: A Lighter, More Accessible Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin, the influential co-founder of Ethereum, has long been a champion of blockchain accessibility and decentralisation, driving Ethereum’s evolution from a developer’s dream...
Maria Irene

India’s Startup Surge: VC Funding Hits $8.3 Billion in 2024

India’s startup ecosystem has hit a significant stride in 2024, recording a substantial increase in venture capital (VC) funding compared to last year. From...