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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GPT-4 is a nuclear deflationary bomb: Raoul Pal

Maria Irene Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, has called the latest advancements in artificial intelligence a "nuclear deflationary bomb" that will completely transform the...
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Binance Launchpad Lists Space ID: A New Era for Decentralized Identity...

Maria Irene Binance Launchpad has announced its 30th project, Space ID (ID), which promises to usher in a new era for decentralized identity management. The...
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Dash: Unique Two-Tier Network Architecture 

Maria Irene Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. As more and more people become aware of the...
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The Future City: Redefining Human Settlements with AI and Blockchain

Maria Irene As the world population continues to grow, the way we manage our resources and settlements needs to evolve to keep up. With the...
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach

Maria Irene Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig is a comprehensive textbook that provides an excellent introduction to the field...
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The Great Tech Layoff Wave: A Harbinger of Economic Challenges in...

Maria Irene In the past year, the technology sector has seen an unprecedented wave of layoffs, with more than 300,000 employees losing their jobs since...