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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Len Sassaman: A Quiet Legend in the Shadows of Bitcoin

The world of cryptocurrency is set to be shaken up again, with whispers swirling around a new HBO documentary that claims to reveal the...
Maria Irene

Breaking the Chains of Censorship: DarkIRC’s Fight for Unfiltered Freedom

The rise of censorship across the internet, particularly in the crypto space, has given birth to DarkIRC—billed as the world’s strongest anonymous chat system....
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Southport’s Half-Built Waverley Residences Seeks New Owner

The Gold Coast property market is facing another test as the Waverley Residences, an unfinished apartment block in Southport, goes on sale. The project,...
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Cracking Cholesterol’s Code: Monash Team Reveals New Drug Target

In a significant breakthrough, scientists from Monash University have uncovered the structure of a previously elusive protein known as ‘LYCHOS.’ This discovery holds great...
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Bank of America Glitch Sparks Customer Frustration and Bitcoin Jokes

Bank of America customers found themselves in a frustrating position on October 2, when tens of thousands were suddenly locked out of their accounts...
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Melbourne Gears Up for Solana Hackathon with Co-Hack Warm-up

Melbourne’s tech enthusiasts are gathering this Friday at UPSIDE DAO for the highly anticipated Co-Hack event, a precursor to the global Solana Radar Hackathon....