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’s Blast Off Mode Puts Token Burns

A new update from Dawn of Machines is turning token burns into a visible, trackable game mechanic, with its latest “Blast Off” mode introducing...
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China deepens economic ties with Middle East as trade outpaces US

China’s economic footprint in the Middle East has expanded sharply over the past two decades, with investment, construction activity and trade flows pointing to...
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ICP long positions rise as trader sentiment turns more bullish

The long to short ratio for ICP has climbed to its highest level this year, pointing to a clear shift in trader positioning. Data...
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Caffeine V3 powers browser-based Rocket League-style game on ICP

A new demo from X2worldtech is drawing attention across the Internet Computer community after showing a browser-based game inspired by Rocket League built with...
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Dvinity rolls out profile layer and tests new game features

Dvinity has introduced a new profile layer while testing several gaming features, including community cards and its first slot machine. The profile layer is now...
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Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta

Anthropic has launched Claude Managed Agents, a new product designed to help companies build and deploy AI agents without spending months setting up infrastructure. The...