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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Liquidium sees early activity as Bitcoin-backed loan pools open to users

Early activity is building on Liquidium following the launch of its Bitcoin-backed loan pools, with initial deposits reaching 3 BTC as users begin to...
Maria Irene

Dom revisits vision of AI-led governance

A recent post by Dominic Williams has sparked fresh discussion about the role artificial intelligence could play in decentralised governance, as earlier ideas begin...
Maria Irene

Retail investors pile into gold and silver as institutions step back

Retail investors have sharply increased their exposure to gold and silver exchange-traded funds over the past year, even as institutional investors move in the...
Maria Irene

Liquidium expands Bitcoin lending push as deposits pass $700,000

Liquidium is building momentum in the emerging market for native Bitcoin lending, with recent updates pointing to steady user uptake and ongoing product refinement....
Maria Irene

Caffeine community app Tanhero offers a simple way to track and...

A new community-built application is drawing attention within the Caffeine ecosystem, offering anime fans a straightforward way to organise and share their viewing habits....
Maria Irene

Mission70 proposal targets lower ICP inflation and network growth

A new governance proposal tied to Mission70 is setting out a plan to reshape the token economics of the Internet Computer, with the aim...