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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Switzerland plans new cybersecurity law covering cloud providers

Switzerland is preparing a new standalone cybersecurity law that would introduce obligations for software and hardware providers, protect important digital data and establish cybersecurity...

Dawn of Machines reaches first DOM halving after six months

Dawn of Machines has reached its first token halving, with the project moving into its second 182-day emission period after more than six months...

How to launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without coding

Launching a blockchain token can involve development environments, smart contract work and decisions around network costs. On the Internet Computer, developers can use the...

US AI infrastructure investment projected to reach $10.3 trillion by 2032

The United States is entering an unprecedented period of investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with spending on data centres, power systems, networks and specialised...
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DOM opens BIC district inscriptions to QOIN and ckQOIN holders

Dawn of Machines, the fair-launch token protocol on the Internet Computer, has expanded the payment options for its BIC district inscriptions to include QOIN...
Maria Irene

Dom Protocol Expands Arcade With Five On-Chain Games

Dom Protocol has expanded its Arcade platform with a suite of five blockchain-based games designed to deepen user engagement through token burns, competitive mechanics...
Maria Irene

FanCurve goes live with token-based access model for creators and fans

FanCurve is now live, introducing a new approach to creator access that combines digital content with decentralised finance mechanics. The platform moves away from standard...
Maria Irene

DFINITY launches structured skills library to help coding agents build on...

DFINITY Foundation has introduced a new online resource aimed at improving how AI coding agents generate and handle development work on the Internet Computer...
Maria Irene

Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really...

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...
Maria Irene

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in...

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...