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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ICP Hub Egypt and Menese Protocol Launch Open Source Token Ledger...

ICP Hub Egypt has teamed up with Menese Protocol to release an open source token ledger framework called ICRC-ME, aimed at developers building on...
Maria Irene

KongSwap shuts down April 6, asks users to withdraw before deadline

KongSwap announced it will fully sunset on April 6, leaving ICP traders with days to withdraw funds as the community reacts with frustration and...
Maria Irene

Caffeine V3 nears release as ICP developer signals major upgrade

A new version of Caffeine is approaching release, with Dominic Williams indicating that version three is now in development and close to integration into...
Maria Irene

OhShii Launcher adds ICP–Solana swaps ahead of DAO rollout

Cross-chain functionality is expanding as OhShii Labs introduces instant swaps between ICP and SOL through its OhShii Launcher platform. The update allows users to move...
Maria Irene

New ICP tool aims to improve code accuracy for AI agents

Developers working with the Internet Computer are being offered a new way to improve how AI coding assistants generate usable code, with a focus...
Maria Irene

OISY rolls out update with improved filtering and expanded payment options

Users of OISY are getting a more streamlined experience following the release of version 1.9.12, which introduces a mix of usability improvements and expanded...