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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Maria Irene

agriiDAO integrates market data tool to track South African produce prices

agriiDAO has integrated a new data layer known as OIL, bringing daily pricing information from South African fresh produce markets into its system and...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol updates interface as it expands multichain DeFi tools

Menese Protocol has released an updated user interface alongside a broader push to position itself as a multichain execution layer within decentralised finance. The upgrade...
Maria Irene

OhShii Labs rolls out holder analytics tools with early Atlas and...

OhShii Labs has introduced a new set of analytics features for the Internet Computer, offering users a clearer view of token distribution and wallet...
Maria Irene

Mission70 clears key vote as Internet Computer targets lower inflation by...

The Internet Computer’s governance system has approved Proposal 140888, backing the Mission70 plan that aims to reduce ICP inflation by at least 70 per...
Maria Irene

Musk unveils Tesla and SpaceX chip plant plan in Texas

Elon Musk has announced plans for a joint semiconductor manufacturing facility involving Tesla and SpaceX, signalling a deeper push into chip production as demand...
Maria Irene

ICP Index dashboard goes live with on-chain analytics and trading tools

A new dashboard focused on the Internet Computer ecosystem has gone live, offering users a way to track tokens, network activity and market sentiment...