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

ICPSwap rolls out new tools and fixes to improve user experience

ICPSwap has introduced a series of updates aimed at refining usability and addressing technical issues, as the platform continues to evolve within the Internet...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol highlights collaboration with Ohshii Labs as it eyes broader...

Menese Protocol has signalled a new collaboration with Ohshii Labs, pointing to ongoing efforts to expand its presence within decentralised finance and strengthen ties...
Maria Irene

NNS spam concerns resurface after proposal rejection

The rejection of Proposal 140924 has renewed debate within the Network Nervous System over how to handle spam and promotional misuse on the platform. Members...
Maria Irene

Rising US bond yields put pressure on policy amid market tensions

Attention in global markets is shifting away from oil prices and towards movements in US government bond yields, as investors weigh the broader impact...
Maria Irene

LedgerLife Rebuilds Its ICP Platform From the Ground Up — Here...

LedgerLife.io has completed a four-day rebuild of its platform, adding more than two dozen live tools, a new user identity layer, market data feeds,...
Maria Irene

Mission 70 vote splits community as decision hangs on thin margin

Fresh commentary from Fabio has drawn attention to the uncertain state of voting on Mission 70, as a large portion of participation remains outstanding. Posting...