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

A Deep Dive into BRC20 Tokens: From Ord Already to SATs...

In the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a multitude of tokens from various protocols vie for the attention of investors. Amid...
Maria Irene

Existential Physics: Sabine Hossenfelder’s Deep Dive into Life’s Biggest Questions

In her latest book, "Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions," theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder turns her attention to the deepest and...
Maria Irene

Real Vision Strikes Back Against Misinformation, Teases Ambitious “Real Vision 2.0”...

Real Vision, a financial media platform known for its unique position at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology, has decided to break its...
Maria Irene

China’s Unsustainable Growth Model: Challenges Ahead in Balancing Investment, Consumption, and...

China's investment-driven economic growth model, as explained by Professor Michael Pettis of Peking University, has been successful in generating high levels of investment. However,...
Maria Irene

Geoffrey Hinton Urges US-China Collaboration to Avert AI Existential Threat

In a recent YouTube video titled "Possible End of Humanity from AI?", Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of deep learning, delved into the potential risks...
Maria Irene

DinoLFG Unveils Exciting ‘The DINOsaurs’ NFT Collection with Unique Classes, Hidden...

DinoLFG has announced its highly anticipated "The DINOsaurs" NFT collection, featuring a variety of unique classes, hidden prizes, and an engaging hatching race. The...