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 Protocol launches Domify with 50,000 live radio stations worldwide

DOM Protocol has added Domify, a live radio streaming feature that gives users access to thousands of stations from around the world directly through...
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Canic team explores Motoko support for large-scale ICP applications

The team behind Toko and Dragginz is exploring whether Motoko applications could eventually be managed through Canic Fleet, a system designed to operate large...
Maria Irene

Liquidium adds Internet Identity login with Google, Apple ID and passkeys

Liquidium has introduced Internet Identity login, allowing users to access their accounts through familiar sign-in methods including Google, Apple ID and passkeys. The update removes...
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ICPay adds social links and bookmark features as wallet activity grows

ICPay has introduced two new features to its wallet app, adding support for social links and a one tap bookmark function as the platform...
Maria Irene

Sonic launches recovery portal for users affected by DEX exploit

Sonic has opened a recovery portal for users whose liquidity positions were affected by the recent exploit on Sonic DEX, giving eligible participants a...
Maria Irene

ICPay prepares for mobile app rollout with React Native development

ICPay is preparing to move towards a native mobile experience as it develops its payments platform using React Native, with plans to bring the...