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Bruh November 7, 2022
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The irony of Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue and what it means for social media

There are two ways to look at Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. 

The first way is to think positively and believe that the tech mogul is going to make the bird app so much better. After improving this area of social media, he solves world hunger. Also, he takes us to Mars.

And the second way is to look at him like a cartoon villain taking over your own home and rearranging your furniture for no good reason. Also, you have to start paying rent.

Unfortunately, many Twitter users feel the latter.

Elon went through hoops to buy Twitter. Even taking out a loan to secure his $44 billion deal. But after everything, it seems like the Tesla CEO doesn’t know what to do next.

I can’t believe this app is free!

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Twitter is a goldmine of content. With so many people from different cultures and backgrounds coming together. 

Users tweet anything from their deep innermost thoughts to funny brain farts to absolutely terrible hot takes.

Arguably, the site is working fine as is. The only major problem users have with it is that your feed refreshes when you see a good tweet. (An edit button wouldn’t hurt either TBH.)

Yet Elon decided to make a bunch of changes that no one asked for…

Blue Boot

Upon his acquisition, Elon fired three top executives including CEO Parag Agrawal, and multiple employees which were deemed redundant.

Although, Elon confirmed that these layoffs were already decided before he purchased the site. 

However, this mass firing has caused anxiety for both users and advertisers. Since the people Elon booted are the ones responsible for security, public policy, communications, and engineering.

Reportedly, Elon called to rehire these employees after they realized that their work and experience may be necessary to build the new features he envisioned.

Twitter Blue

Elon Musk announced new features such as a subscription-based verification system. Verified users will be able to post longer videos and have their content prioritized in replies, mentions, and searches.

It will cost $7.99 per month to have a blue badge next to your name. This applies to already verified users too. 

Needless to say, not everyone was happy about the announcement.

Goodbye Twitter?

With these changes, many people are understandably anxious about the future of the app. The subscription-based verification system eliminates a lot of the things that made Twitter cool and fun to use.

Nonetheless, only time will tell if Twitter Blue will improve the app or not. So maybe don’t jump ship just yet!

JiDion
Bruh July 11, 2022
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Who is JiDion? The 21-year-old content creator taking over YouTube

Taking over YouTube one viral video at a time is the 21-year-old JiDion from Houston, Texas. Young as he may be, his name is ringing bells worldwide.

You or your friends might not be strangers to some of JiDion’s most viral videos. From getting a haircut at an NBA game to being charged with arson at an iHop, JiDion’s subscribers just can’t get enough of his next-level pranks.

JiDion’s fans are also not oblivious to his journey as a YouTuber as he has paid his dues and was even delivering for DoorDash when he first started.

His journey to becoming one of the most prolific content creators in recent memory did not come without hard work. And it’s his authenticity for the game that separates him from the others.

The rise of JiDion

Exploring YouTube content from the age of 12, JiDion did streaming, commentary, vlogs, and other trending content.

When he was 18, his main content was his high school’s version of “So You Think You Can Dance” with the video gaining 900 views on its first day.

Viral videos may have brought him luck from time to time but it got just that, luck for a short amount of time.

JiDion admitted how he almost gave up on his YouTube channel when his subscribers didn’t move at all from 244,000 for six whole months.

It doesn’t take a YouTube expert to realize that this was never a good sign for content creators.

Pivoting his mindset

“Who gives a f*ck about getting a bunch of views and Sh** bro. Let’s just f*cking go, man. Let’s post some bangers.”

– Jidion

It is easy to be carried away by trendy content with the increasing number of social and cultural trends and new influencers on YouTube.

According to JiDion, that was something he decided to give up on instead of his entire passion for creating videos. Fun and wit come naturally with JiDion and he made sure that his next videos would show that more natural side of him.

His video where he used a walkie-talkie and an RC Car in picking up girls in public captured the amusement and interest of new subscribers.

Complimenting him on his unique content and humor, JiDion’s fans truly are in for different adventures in every video.

Now with 5.3 Million subscribers on YouTube and 3.6 Million followers on Tiktok, JiDion’s name, voice, and laughter are just getting louder and louder on everyone’s screens. 

Advice to young creators

“EVERY VIDEO I MAKE I’M THINKING ‘DAMN, I WANNA REACH NEW PEOPLE. NEW PEOPLE. NEW PEOPLE’ ”

– Jidion, 2021

It’s never the same thing for JiDion when it comes to his content. In a video where he gave advice to aspiring YouTubers, he ends his list to his fans with his mentality of reaching new people and never milking any of his previous content. 

Trolling and pranking videos may have grown up with everyone and with every social media platform, but YouTubers as creative and as passionate as JiDion only inspire more to tune in. 

For someone as high-spirited as JiDion, not even lifetime banishments from the oldest tournament namely Wimbledon doesn’t seem to faze this creator.

Pulling stunts and pranks in the most bizarre places and impacting the lives of his loyal audiences got him the attention and deal with Logan Paul’s PRIME SQUAD.

When you throw away the worrying about your views and likes count and instead give your heart out to your content, the millions on Youtube will know and surely follow you, literally and figuratively. 

And this 21-year-old YouTuber proves just that. 

Watch his 2021 prank highlights to see for yourself!

Furries
Bruh June 8, 2022
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All the single furries: Inside the world of people obsessed with fur culture

“It’s not a fetish, it’s an identity. A community” said Dominic Rodriguez, director of Fursonas documentary.

As it turns out, the furry world goes far beyond their fuzzy costumes or their fursonas. They are a creative community that in fact, has something very important to teach us.

All the single furries

What is a fury anyway?

Perhaps the answer to that question is easier than imagined. Furries are people; doctors, students, musicians, mothers, and artists of all kinds fascinated by the anthropomorphic (human characteristics) of animals.

That said, not all furries go so far into the fursuit. For some, the suit rather represents a right of passage. But basically, a furry can be anyone who plainly identifies or enjoys the fandom.

Still, there are those who find comfort and security underneath their shaggy outfit and prefer to wear them more often than not. Take the case of Boomer the Dog, or Gary, a 48-year-old man, who follows the dog philosophy and embraces it as a lifestyle.

So far goes his passion that in  2015, Gary tried to change his legal name to Boomer the dog.

But for many is less about the furry and more about the culture. Being an extraordinary way to create a personal brand, some furries find comfort in the creative process that’s invested. They get to tell unique stories in the most creative of ways.

The community welcomes extremely diverse groups that do not discriminate on gender, color, race, or religion. And people with diverse backgrounds have been able to find an intangible sense of belonging.

So, furries are interesting, creative, and weird. The good type of weird; they are weirdly inclusive.

First impressions are lasting impressions

“Every family has its uncle Frank,” says Uncle Kage, chairman of the Anthrocon, the world’s largest Furry convection.

And for many years there has been an incredible misconception about the Furry Fandom.

Its. Not. Just. About. Sex.

Apparently, it all started during 1980 when Mark Merlino and Rod Standfield noticed a growing fury fandom among the science fiction convections. By 1989, what started as an experiment, became the first known furry convention — ConFurence Zero, at a Holiday Inn in Garden Grove, California.

The event was designed for young, diverse people, with “colorful hobbies.” And naturally, it was marketed as such.

Honestly, who can blame them for using sex as a way to attract the youth?

But, however brilliant the idea was, it did not exactly represent the whole environment and for years the community has been fighting to fix this image.

Nevertheless, there is always that “Uncle Frank” explains Conway.

“You know, that uncle you can’t tell him not to come because he is family, but no one actually wants him there.” He is talking about those sex maniacs that, for decades, have managed to depict the community as sexual fetishists wearing furry costumes. And who has become the media’s favorite persona?

In fact, the furry community has been largely annoyed about how they have been portrayed by mainstream media. And convections like Anthrocon have very strict codes of conduct to avoid any sexual behavior.

Sure, sex is part of the culture, the majority of furries are college students in their 20s, but so is Greek life.

Behind the mask

In a world packed with stereotypes and norms, it does not come as a surprise that for many, the furry fandom has become an open space for self-expression and belonging.

Research conducted by furscience.com reported that a lot of furries have been “significantly more bullied that the average person.”

The report showed that 43% reported being bullied from the ages of 4-10. 61% reported being bullied from ages 11-18 and, 15% reported being bullied from ages 19-24. Some numbers are almost twice as likely as the “average person” in some age groups.

As it happens, behind their furry customers and masks, it is really easy to leave stereotypes behind, providing a liberating and creative space for its participants to express themselves and relate with other people.

Yet, there is no proof that the furry culture attracts victims of bullying. But the website explains that many furries have benefited from the interaction with like-minded people in recreational environments. All of which help increase self-esteem and life satisfaction.

So, whether it is a hobby, a business, or even a lifestyle, the furry community is a really good place to be yourself.

Bruh March 18, 2022
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How the Mutant Soldiers NFTs are becoming the next blue-chip project

The rise in the market of non-fungible tokens is a story that has captured the attention of billions in a short time. One such innovation in these collectibles is the Mutant Soldiers NFTs collection.

The uniqueness of the technology has led to heavy surges in numbers. According to highly credible market estimates, the market size for NFTs touched US$41 billion by the end of 2021.

To get a sense of how significant this size is: the market size of conventional art and antiques that have taken hundreds of years to grow is US$50 billion.

What appears even more exciting is that this market of NFTs is showing no signs of decline. The globally revered investment bank Jefferies believes that the market will cross US$80 billion by 2025. 

One of the core reasons that drive growth in this segment is the diversity of opportunities. The potential that NFT offers is something that every industry segment is keen to leverage.

Innovators in the field are excited. The uniqueness of services and products they are bringing in are hard to resist for the users, causing massive encouragement for investors to pump in funds. One such innovation in NFT collectibles is the Mutant Soldiers collection.

Mutant Soldiers by The Endless Expanse  

The 10,000 unique NFTs by the Endless Expanse is the first NFT collection of the Endless Expanse. These items are mutated super-soldiers, born as a result of biological, robotic, nanotech, and radioactive experiments.

Apart from opening up a world of mysterious and powerful mutants, this collection comes with many other privileges and advantages. 

The Benefits of Holding Mutant Soldiers

Holding the Mutant Soldiers imply free access to TradersSynergy, a sophisticated trading group focused on crypto assets. It helps investors present in its ecosystem to move to the next level.

Secondly, proceeds generated from its sale help thrive high-potential projects, businesses, and crypto ventures as investments. Holders benefit by receiving a percentage of the profits.

The project airdrops this profit directly, at frequent intervals, into users’ crypto wallets.

Ownership Tiers

Endless Expanse has well-formulated plans to continue with its collection of NFTs. After the revelation of the first series, the platform will release its second NFT collection and create a whitelist for the most involved Mutant Soldiers holders.

Eventually, it will take the entire concept to the Metaverse with charts and technical analyses. It will invite external traders and financial advisors, encouraging a cross-domain ecosystem of opportunities from all domains.

Based on the ownership tier a holder belongs to, the levels of benefits will grow. For instance, getting an entry to the first collection will imply a chance to get in on the first fundraising round, where eighty percent of the funds goes directly into a hedge fund system. 

There are three tiers of benefits according to the number of NFTs a user holds. The holders of 1 NFT from the series will qualify for 0.005 percent of benefits, while the holders of 5 NFTs will be eligible for 0.03 percent of benefits.

The highest tier of benefits – so far – is for the holders of 10 NFTs, who will receive 0.065 percent of benefits. It implies that if the project earns US$100,000 in two weeks, the holders of 10 NFTs will earn US$100,000*0.065=US$65. If we look at the total sum disbursed, the project gives more than 50% of its income back to the holders. 

Track Your Investments and Gains Seamlessly 

The users will have a personalized dashboard with all investment-related information in one place. Participants would see their profits directly in their dashboard.

What offers more trust and credibility and trust to the tracking system is that both holders and non-holders can view the data. The airdropping of tokens will happen on Sundays at an interval of two weeks.

Endless Expanse will have its DAO and merchandise collection in the days to come. We will see releases with 80 percent of initial sales combined with 20 royalties added to the treasury.

The holders will also qualify to vote to decide on the nature of algorithmic changes, the financial updates, and the expansion of the ecosystem. 

To know more about the Mutant Soldiers collection, one can check the project’s Twitter, Instagram, or Discord accounts. The price of each NFT is 0.08 ETH. One can mint up to 5 Mutant Soldiers per transaction on the public sale. 

Bruh February 22, 2022
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Positive benefits of CBD products: The daily dose you need

Many are keen to make positive changes to their lives on a daily basis, and one of the products that can help you to achieve this is the benefits of CBD.

Thanks to the evolution of the CBD industry, you will now for all sorts of products that you can choose from. This makes it easier to enjoy the wide range of benefits that CBD can offer when it comes to your daily life.

However, before purchasing CBD for yourself it’s a good idea to check your state’s specific laws in terms of legal status. If you live in a state where the purchase of medical marijuana is regulated like Ohio, you might want to look into getting a medical marijuana card in order to enjoy the benefits of CBD without any legal complications. 

When you go online, you can find everything from CBD topical products and drops to CBD gummies for sale, so you will be able to find the ideal product without any problem.

All you have to decide is which of the many product options is a good choice for you. Once you find the right product and source for your CBD, you can start looking forward to a wide range of benefits that can have a positive impact on a daily basis. We will look at some of these within this article.

How CBD Products Can Help & Benefits

So, how can these products help you on a day-to-day basis? Well, there are various ways in which the right products can do this, some of which are:

You will Get Improved Sleep

One of the key ways in which the right CBD product can improve your life on a daily basis is by improving your sleep patterns. A huge number of people these days find it difficult to get a good night’s rest, and this can then impact many other aspects of their lives.

Lack of sleep on a regular basis can take its toll on your mental wellbeing, physical health, appearance, mood, concentration levels, and much more. CBD can help to combat sleep problems by boosting the release of serotonin regulate your sleep patterns.

It Can Help to Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

Another thing that can have a damaging impact on your daily life is anxiety, and those who experience severe anxiety may find that it becomes extremely debilitating.

Extensive research has been carried out into CBD, and it has been found to reduce the symptoms of anxiety considerably. This then means that you can look forward to far better life quality, and you will find it much easier to manage and cope with your anxiety.

The Relaxing Benefits of CBD

There are many people who find it extremely difficult to switch off and relax, and this means that they are always overthinking things and churning things over in their minds.

This can start to take its toll on other aspects of your life eventually, which is why it is vital that you take time out to switch off and relax. If you find it difficult to do this, CBD can help, as it has become a very popular relaxation aid.

These are some of the many daily benefits that you can look forward to when you turn to CBD products. 

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Bruh February 22, 2022
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Is the metaverse dangerous? A deeper look into virtual groping

The network of virtual reality space, also known as “The Metaverse,” is experiencing some serious pushback as dangerous abuse against women has surfaced as a problem.

The metaverse is where people can feel invincible. However, it left some women vulnerable.

Sexual harassment in the metaverse

Many women speak about being sexually harassed in the Metaverse. A beta user was verbally and sexually harassed on Facebook/Meta’s VR platform, Horizon World.

Nina Jane Patel, 43, shares her unfortunate experience. Patel was confronted by 3-4 male avatars in seconds of logging in. They assaulted her avatar, took pictures, and yelled -“don’t pretend you didn’t love it,” and “go rub yourself off to the photo.”

This dangerous experience in the metaverse traumatized Patel.

“It was surreal. It was a nightmare.”

Nina Jane Patel

It’s not real-life. Why is the metaverse dangerous? 

Harassment should be taken seriously no matter what. The reality is virtual, but the humans behind the avatars are real.

As virtual reality becomes more immersive, users’ experience becomes more real. This experience isn’t a new phenomenon. In 2016 Jordan Belami wrote about her experience being groped in virtual reality. 

Belami fell in with virtual reality. She was immersed in a world where nothing could touch her.

She could walk off ledges, fight zombies, and take in-game damage, but nothing would happen to her physical body. What started out as a pleasant rush of excitement, conquering her fear of heights, soon turned grim. 

Another player in the game recognized her feminine voice and began to inappropriately touch Belami’s avatar. She kept trying to escape the player’s harassment. However, they wouldn’t stop. Belami became frustrated and scared. 

“Remember that little digression I told you about how the hundred-foot drop looked so convincing? Yeah. Guess what. The virtual groping feels just as real. Of course, you’re not physically being touched, just like you’re not actually one hundred feet off the ground, but it’s still scary as hell.” 

Jordan Belami

The metaverse is a second life for users. It is becoming more immersive and real each year. The lack of consequences within VR has inspired some users to be abusive and dangerous in the metaverse. 

What is AI abuse? 

Men are not only abusing real-life wife women in the Metaverse. Male users are projecting their sexism onto female coded AI. Most AI is female voiced and designed. Alexa, Siri, and Cortana are prime examples. This isn’t a coincidence. Studies show that Female voices sound more pleasant. 

AI’s were designed to be pleasant and soothing. However, the comments towards them are the opposite. Dr. Sheryl Brahnam found that 10 to 50 percent of AI interactions are abusive. Men abusing female coded AI in the Metaverse has been such a phenomenon.

Before, Siri would respond passively towards verbal abuse enabling male users to act upon these toxic traits. Now she doesn’t respond.

Replika, an AI app designed to replicate human interaction, is making a transition into the Metaverse. Replikas AI is designed to be friendly to its users.

However, they have openly bragged about verbally abusing their virtual girlfriend. In a thread posted in the Replika subreddit, users shared transcripts of them verbally abusing their AI.

The male users would threaten to uninstall them, call them slurs, and have unsettling roleplay scenarios. 

Why does it matter? The Proteus Effect

In the Metaverse, users create their own avatar. Avatars aren’t just limited to a body. They can just be a character user-written. The Proteus Effect is a theory that came to light in the late 2000s by researchers at Stanford University.

Researchers found that users would mimic their virtual avatars in real-life— fashion, demeanor, and, yes, behavior. If a user were to consistently make their avatar act bad, these behaviors could possibly translate to real life. Dangerous in the metaverse could mean dangerous in the real world.

The Future of the Metaverse: Is it dangerous or not?

The Metaverse has been around for a long time but is now only coming into the mainstream. It’s easy to dismiss abuse in the Metaverse because “it’s not real.”

However, we forget how it can potentially impact the real world. While the Metaverse is not a physically real place, the humans shaping it are. 

Bruh December 10, 2021
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Dog-themed coin InuYasha aims to vet and donate to crypto projects that deserve a chance

In a fast-paced crypto world where meme coins seem to dominate the headlines regularly, there is one looking to steal the headlines for an altruistic and fundamentally valuable reason.

It’s called InuYasha. It’s a community-developed project that is half dog and half-demon. Other than that, it shares very little in common with its meme coin counterparts, who often use the Doge brand name, a ridiculously large circulating supply of tokens, and the false hope of getting rich off of a trending meme coin overnight that leaves behind many bag holders in the end.

The InuYasha whitepaper is developed by the community. It’s publicly available. It’s only two pages long, and the details of the whitepaper are subject to change at any time as the community sees fit.

From that standpoint, InuYasha is truly a grassroots-focused crypto project.

Buy USDT here.

The Mission of InuYasha Is Much Bigger Than Memes

InuYasha’s mission is simple and it’s outlined directly in the whitepaper. The goal of the project is to “… transform the meme coin space forever and for good.”

The InuYasha token exists on the Ethereum blockchain and the whole reason the ecosystem exists is to act as a vetting and donation program for promising new token projects, charities and non-profit organizations that wish to benefit from the community-driven initiative.

The Tokenomics and Utility of InuYasha Have One Clear Goal

In a crypto world filled with venture capitalists and money-hungry investors, InuYasha exists to serve an altruistic purpose that allows token holders to vote on the change they wish to see happening in the industry and provides beneficiaries with the funds necessary to get their exciting projects off the ground.

Anyone who has studied the tokenomics of meme coins closely knows the circulating supply usually includes a large number of tokens valued at mere fractions of pennies.

InuYasha takes the same approach. There are currently just under 90 billion $INUYASHA tokens in circulation. That’s because over 10 billion of the 100 billion tokens minted have been burned at the time of this writing.

There is lots of room for the project to grow should the concept go viral. There are other interesting facets of the tokenomics model worth considering however that separate InuYasha from other meme coins.

How Do The Taxes Work?

The InuYasha ecosystem charges an 11% tax on buy and sell trades and sends equal portions of 2% towards things like marketing, development, and grant programs, liquidity pools and a strategic buyback program.

This means as long as InuYasha has trading volume, there will be capital available to worthy projects that need funding and want to go outside of traditional venture capital fundraising.

An Anti-Whale Dumping Mechanism

Buyback programs are becoming more popular in the crypto space as a way of preventing whales from dumping tokens and sending prices crashing in favor of short-term profits.

In addition to a strategic buyback program, InuYasha allows no single wallet to hold more than 1% of all InuYasha tokens. Effectively, making it difficult to organize a massive dump of the token.

An Exciting Future Ahead

With the final fiscal quarter of 2021 coming to an end, InuYasha already has its sights set on being listed on bigger centralized cryptocurrency exchanges.

The basic digital assets of the project are already in place for a full launch and the next step is to market that launch and announce strategic partnerships that are going to strengthen the project’s ability to accomplish its mission.

The best part is that anybody can apply for funding and receive between $20,000 and $50,000 from the project. It doesn’t matter if you’re an InuYasha token holder or not.

You can be an outsider to the community or be directly involved. Have a great idea and a reason to apply for funding? You’re eligible to give it a shot.

Any protocol, blockchain game, or token project that serves the betterment of the broader crypto community now has a fighting chance to get access to some crypto capital without being connected to big-time venture capitalists or having deep pockets themselves.

Cryptocurrencies at their core were always meant to be grassroots initiatives and InuYasha aims to bring that back in a way that other trendy meme coin projects never will.

Bruh December 9, 2021
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How to host a casino night starter kit: Everything you’ll need

It is only natural to want to host a party. The theme can often determine how successful you feel that your party or night will be, and that is no different when it comes to hosting a casino night. There is so much planning that goes into it that it can just fry your brain. When it comes to it, make sure you have taken every precaution so it can run smoothly.

Hire a pro

If you want to get the full effect of an authentic casino night, you could do much worse than hiring a professional dealer. This way, you know that some of the hard work will already have been taken care of. This means games can be properly managed by people who know all of the rules, and the games are unlikely to get out of hand once people have a couple of drinks inside them. Just a little touch like that can make a lot of difference. 

Pick sensible food

Getting the food right is essential for any party, and whilst a full sit-down meal might be good if you were having a dinner party, it might be better to go with a buffet and finger foods if you are hosting a casino night. This gives a more casual affair to the whole night and puts less pressure on you to have a huge meal ready, allowing you to unwind and relax a bit more at your own party. A buffet can let people come and go as they please without the expectation of eating exorbitant amounts of food that can just make you feel uncomfortable. 

Be budget conscious

Think about what your budget is likely to be as you don’t want to overspend and put yourself into financial trouble for the sake of one night. Work out any potential costs and make sure that you have a little bit of money put away in case of unexpected expenses. This could be food, drink, or even an emergency taxi if one of your guests can’t get there in time. 

Look for inspiration

Now going online might not be the best policy for a dinner party, but if you look at OnlineCasinos, they can give you pointers for what time of games you might what to play and, as a result, can influence numerous other aspects of your planning. With slots, poker, blackjack, and many other games to choose from, you are spoilt for choice, but this offers more choices to your guests. 

Give off the right vibe

Rather than just chucking a few casino games here and there, why not research what the interior of some casinos looks like and adjust your house accordingly. If you manage to sync the music with the décor, then that is perfect. This way, you can give people the feeling that they genuinely are in a casino and not necessarily sit in your kitchen on a Thursday night. Make the whole experience more enjoyable, and you never know; it might inspire you to repeat the trick at a later date. 

Bruh November 10, 2021
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NYC goes crypto-friendly: Do other states think CityCoins are lit?

In an interview with Bloomberg, newly elected NYC mayor, Eric Adams announced his plans to transform NYC into a crypto-friendly city. What can this mean for the future of New York around CityCoins and tokenomics?

Adams’ dream of a crypto-friendly city is already a reality in a few U.S States and cities are already involving crypto in their community. 

What are CityCoins?

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CityCoins is a grassroots initiative pushing cities into the future of crypto with their ecosystem. CityCoins are mined by forwarding Stacks tokens (STX) to CityCoins or bought in the exchange.

The Stacks blockchain works by making Bitcoin programmable. Programmers can build decentralized apps, NFTs, and smart contracts.

citycoins explained
via CityCoins.co

Seventy percent of forwarded STX can be used to earn BItcoin while 30% of the STX goes to the city’s crypto wallet. Block reward winners are selected randomly, weighted by total STX spent. It’s up to the cities official on how they wish to use their crypto treasury. 

Set up your STX here.

Is MiamiCoin the future of a crypto-friendly city?

Tech enthusiast and Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez launched the first CityCoin to market with MiamiCoin. Miami is transforming itself into the crypto center of the U.S.

Recently many investors and tech entrepreneurs have relocated their headquarters from New York to Miami with Mayor Suarez consistently promoting Miami to be the new Silicon Valley. The crypto-friendly mayor may even be the first official to be paid in Bitcoin.

He’s not the only one taking in crypto. In an interview with Bloomberg, Suarez said Miami will move forward with paying public employees in Bitcoin.

The request was proposed in October that would also allow residents to pay for taxes and fees in bitcoin. Programs would also possibly be funded from crypto-friendly initiatives. 

San Francisco to be the next frontier for CityCoins…

According to the CityCoin website, their next frontier is San Francisco, the stomping ground for tech industrials. San Francisco is not new in incorporating crypto tokenomics into its community.

Many San Francisco businesses are already accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment. This strategy pushes their residents to invest making a smoother transition to their own CityCoin. 

Colorado always thought crypto-friendly cities were a wave

Senate Bill 086 was signed in Colorado in 2018. This Bill required many government departments to consider using blockchain. Using the encrypted blockchain strategy protects state records.

As one of the most populated cities in the U.S, New York is planning on stepping into the future of cryptocurrency and tokenomics.

New York already has the stock exchange which runs till close, however, the crypto market is 24/7, and in the city that never sleeps, the phrase “time is money” holds greater weight.

Bruh October 27, 2021
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Does Gen Z have a crystal obsession? Tapping into their healing powers

Today most of Gen Z is using a crystal in their everyday life in their spiritual healing and wellness practices.

For centuries many cultures have used crystals in their metaphysical and healing practices, most recently these crystals have gained greater popularity.

Chances are you’ve probably seen more and more people wearing vibrant colored crystals around their necks. As pretty as they are these crystals are more than just an accessory. We researched the best practices historically to get you going on your spiritual journey. 

Placing a crystal in your home according to Chinese Feng Shui 

Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice in arranging objects in one’s environment to achieve balanced energy.

According to Sandra Kymes Gemstone Feng Shui: Creating Harmony in Home & Office, Gemstones embody the energy of the elemental cycles of creation and destruction utilized in feng shui. 

In feng shui, the center of space is an important area. As a grounding technique, you can place some of these crystals in the center of your room. 

  • Rose Quartz 
  • Hematite 
  • Red Jasper 
  • Black Tourmaline 
  • Black Obsidian

How Ancient Egyptians used Lapis Lazuli and Malachite

It’s no surprise that the use of crystals has been around for a while. Much like Gen Z, The ancient Egyptians used crystals and other minerals in their jewelry. Today Lapis Lazuli is associated with wisdom love and healing abilities, however, ancient Egyptians believed that the hair of their gods was made of Lapis.

Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal that is said to enhance dreams and metaphysical abilities. Keeping Lapis Lazuli crystals on you as a Gen Z creative can amplify creative thoughts. 

According to Hieroglyphs Malachite and the color green symbolized new life, even describing their afterlife as the “Field of Malachite”. Ancient Egyptians would use this green gem in their jewelry. Notably, Cleopatra used to grind malachite in her eyeshadow to prevent eye infections. 

For its healing properties, this gem was used to provide protection and help with childbirth

Rose Quartz is the swiss army knife of crystals

Quartz is found throughout the world and has a long history. There are many different forms of quartz but the most popular form is rose quartz, also known as the heart stone.

Ancients believed it opened the heart chakra, that can find new love or strengthen the love you have. There are many uses for this crystal. For mothers, you can place milk or food within a circle of Rose Quartz to make feeding newborns easier. 

Rose Quartz can also be used for children and adults who are having difficulties with sleep. For all my Gen Z people out there just place the crystals by your bedside.

Gen Z is using a mineral or a crystal to meditate

Meditation practices stretch across all cultures as a way to balance energy or understand oneself. Using crystals to meditate and lift yourself is a wonderful way of healing yourself emotionally. Hold your crystals in front of you or in your hand and just focus. The type of crystal you choose is based on your intentions. 

Here are 5 crystals that are amazing for meditation 

1. Amethyst (The Artist Stone)

A high-frequency crystal, Amethysts are said to enhance one’s meditative state. This stone can enable greater wisdom and creativity. As a comfort stone, this is great for those who experienced loss.  

2. Selenite (Stone of the Moon Goddess)

Selenite is a calming crystal. Those who used selenite have been said to gain greater guidance once a state of meditation was achieved. 

3. Citrine (The Merchant Stone)
4. Sodalite (The Logic Stone)

Sodalite stimulates the “The Third Eye” that induces a deep trance-like state. This state can help heal wounds of the past and learn from them. 

5. Quartz

For spirituals with too much going on in their mind, that it gets fogged up, Quartz is perfect to filter out distractions. Repetitive use of Quartz in meditation makes manifestation more achievable. 

If you’re Gen Z and looking to get a crystal, check out the 101 video below