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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SEC Showdown: Binance, its Bold Boss, and the Fight for the...

Maria Irene In the tempestuous world of cryptocurrency, the name "Binance" reverberates with both admiration and apprehension. Its meteoric rise to the summit of crypto...
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Electric Dreams: The Lightning Network’s Charge Through Cryptocurrency

In the heart of the digital wilderness, a spark has ignited, morphing into an electrifying bolt that's rapidly changing the terrain. This bolt is...
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Dancing the Gasoline Tango: A Nimble Two-Step to Energy Independence in...

The geopolitical seesaw between Europe's energy dependence on Russia and its quest for sustainability finds itself on the cusp of a precarious tipping point,...
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The Audacious Odyssey of Neuralink: Decoding Obesity, Conjuring Telepathy, and Everything...

In the whirlwind of Elon Musk's grand endeavors—from colonizing Mars to pioneering self-driving electric cars—it's easy to overlook his audacious brainchild: Neuralink. The brain-implant...
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Neuralink’s Leap of Faith: DA Approves First Human Trials Amidst Praise...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink to commence its first-in-human clinical study,...
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Trading Digital Apes for Digital Gold: Binance’s Quirky New NFT Loan...

In the bustling metropolis of the digital marketplace, Binance, a prominent player in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, is unrolling a striking new feature....