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To $COMP or not to $COMP, that is the question.

Calling all fellow #steemgeeks: I seek your wisdom! If you're a #stemgeek and have a Chromebook, then you probably know that one of its most innovative features is the ability to rock the terminal and

Honored to have just witnessed Bitcoin reach Block # 630,000. Happy halving day folks!

Spot trading is fun, but sometimes I'm looking for more action, especially when I want to go "short" without necessarily trading my $BTC/$ETH for $USDC and the like. What is your preferred platform for trading crypto derivatives / futures / perpetual contracts?

Privacy and security are the hot words today, especially for us blockchain and crypto enthusiasts. While using cryptocurrency for transactions often takes place in a decentralized environment -- and while it can be hard to pinpoint an individual to a ridiculously long wallet address -- transactions made w/ many mainstream cryptocurrencies and tokens will sit on a public ledger for all to see. To walk the truly decentralized walk, some communities have built crypto like Monero and Zcash that give users both a "transparent" and "shielded" address; while others, Dash for instance, build a 2nd blockchain layer to allow for enhanced privacy-focused options like their "PrivateSend" feature. So, which one do you prefer?

Google is our favorite love-hate relationship to have; yet, even for us Android die-hards, there comes a point where the fingerprinting, cookies, cross-site trackers, personalized ads and general spam gets both annoying and concerning. In your efforts to steer clear of Google, what's your preferred search engine that claims to value your privacy? * If you go w/ the *OTHER* option, try to avoid the temptation to list Bing, Yahoo or AOL ;)

For all you precious metals and stablecoin lovers out there: Diversification is par for the Investing 101 course; and, you need not be a sophomore in logic to see the benefit of including in your portfolio an asset that has never been worth $0. With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, US-China trade wars, Brexit, ongoing tensions in the Middle East -- Gold has seen some nice gains as of late...and, THANKS TO BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY, we can now own and trade real, physical shares of this timeless asset via our handy-dandy crypto-wallets [like their dollar-pegged counterparts, most are ERC-20, but that's not to negate the cool projects from the likes of Uphold Wallet, or even the NEO-based Novem Gold token that is in the Pre-Sale stage]. Just as we have GUSD, USDC, USDT, TUSD and PAX pegged to the $, so too can we leverage the same concept for Gold. So, what's your preferred Gold-pegged stablecoin these days?

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink Brandy.

Check out this video link for Conor McGregor's latest interview with Ariel Helwani. "Notorious" sat down with Helwani ahead of his return this coming Saturday at UFC 246 to discuss training, personal

Brand new Conor interview w/ Ariel Helwania head of his return to the Octagon this coming Saturday at UFC 246. He certainly seems more focused and self-aware than he was in recent bouts. ▶️ DTube ▶️ YouTube

Horizen is a cool new blockchain / crypto community that I recently discovered. Here are some cool features:Privacy transactionsSidechain platform & dApp developmentActive Discord and Telegram

For the privacy conscious out there: today is your lucky day. The geniuses behind the end-to-end encrypted email client, ProtonMail, have done it again -- this time with the beta release for ProtonCalendar.

For those who did not get a chance to watch UFC 245 this weekend, it's definitely worthwhile checking out some of the replays on YouTube. Regardless of how you feel about Colby Convington the character,

This coming Saturday's UFC 245 will a memorable night of clinching, rear-naked chokes and vicious ground 'n pound that you will not want to miss. What are your predictions for the outcome of the main event: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington? There are 12 outcomes to choose from, which include prizes (detailed below). # Rewards ## Basic - Pick the Right Option [2 - 7 SPORTS] *There is higher risk / greater yield if you go with options 3-12, i.e. if Kamaru Usman wins by knockout, but you chose option #3 - "Kamaru Usman - Submission", then you won't be eligible for SPORTS tokens. * 2 SPORTS tokens if you pick the general winner [options 1-2] * 5 SPORTS tokens if you pick winner + method of victory [options 3-8] * 7 SPORTS tokens if correctly predict cancellation + reason [options 9-12] ## Advanced - Round / Method [7 - 40 SPORTS] *This involves using the "Additional thoughts (Optional)" feature when you submit your response. I will only look at comments for those who chose the general winner (i.e. if you were to pick option #3 - Kamaru Usman wins by submission and specify that we wins by a "triangle choke" submission -- when the actual outcome is Covington submitting Usman via "triangle choke" -- then I will not consider you eligible for the following bonus tokens). ### Call the Final Round [Additional 5 SPORTS] * Additional 5 SPORTS tokens if you call the final round [options 1-6] * Going the distance doesn't count; i.e. you won't be eligible for this bonus if you go with options 7 or 8 below ### Detailed Victory Method [Additional 10 - 30 SPORTS] *For those who correctly choose one of options 3-6 below, I will award additional SPORTS tokens if you can detail in "additional thoughts" the* **type of grappling or striking method used** **KO/TKO/Stoppage Move [options 5-6] = ADDITIONAL 10 SPORTS** * Specify whether it will be via strike, kick, flying knee, elbow, ground/pound, etc. **Submission Move [options 3-4] = ADDITIONAL 30 SPORTS** * Specify the grappling/Judo/BJJ/wrestling move, i.e. rear-naked choke, triangle choke, kimura, armbar, guillotine, etc. # Additional Rules * The only outcome that will not get you additional SPORTS tokens is disqualification. * I will start tallying up winners/awardees after the official decision Saturday PM / Sunday AM -- anyone who tries to vote correctly after-the-fact should not expect awards. **Best of luck and enjoy the fight!

In this day in age, a secure password manager application is vital. Your online identity has so many strings, and can be easily compromised at every turn. Assuming you aren't one to save your easily-guessable, redundant passwords to your browser, which -- if any -- is your preferred password manager / generator?

If you're an MMA fan, then, like me, you are pumped for the upcoming UFC 245 event on Saturday, 12/14. Among the three title fights that night will be Max Holloway vs Alexander Volkanovski, whereby the

This coming Saturday's UFC 244 will a memorable night of clinching, rear-naked chokes and vicious ground 'n pound that you will not want to miss. What are your predictions for the outcome of the main event: **Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal?** There are 12 outcomes to choose from, which include prizes (detailed below). # Rewards ### **Basic - *Pick the Right Option* [2 - 7 SPORTS]** *There is higher risk / greater yield if you go with options 3-12, i.e. if Nate Diaz wins by knockout, but you chose option #3 - "Nate Diaz - Submission", then you won't be eligible for SPORTS tokens. * 2 SPORTS tokens if you pick the <u>general winner</u> [options 1-2] * 5 SPORTS tokens if you pick <u>winner + method of victory</u> [options 3-8] * 7 SPORTS tokens if correctly predict <u>cancellation + reason</u> [options 9-12] ### **Advanced - *Round / Method* [7 - 40 SPORTS]** *This involves using the* "Additional thoughts (Optional)" *feature when you submit your response. **I will only look at comments for those who chose the general winner **(i.e. if you were to pick option #3 - Nate Diaz wins by submission and specify that we wins by a "triangle choke" submission -- when the actual outcome is Masvidal submitting Diaz via "triangle choke" -- then I will not consider you eligible for the following bonus tokens).* #### **<u>Call the Final Round</u> [Additional 5 SPORTS]** * Additional 5 SPORTS tokens if you call the final round [options 1-6] * Going the distance doesn't count; i.e. you won't be eligible for this bonus if you go with options 7 or 8 below #### **<u>Detailed Victory Method</u> [Additional 10 - 30 SPORTS]** *For those who correctly choose one of options 3-6 below, I will award additional SPORTS tokens if you can detail in* "additional thoughts"* the type of grappling or striking method used* * **KO/TKO/Stoppage Move [options 5-6] = ADDITIONAL 10 SPORTS** * Specify whether it will be via *strike*, *kick*, *flying knee*, *elbow*, *ground/pound*, etc. * **Submission Move [options 3-4] = ADDITIONAL 30 SPORTS** * Specify the grappling/Judo/BJJ/wrestling move, i.e. *rear-naked choke*, *triangle choke*, *kimura*, *armbar*, *guillotine*, etc. ## Additional Rules * The only outcome that will not get you additional SPORTS tokens is *disqualification*. * I will start tallying up winners/awardees after the official decision Saturday PM / Sunday AM -- anyone who tries to vote correctly after-the-fact should not expect awards. **Best of luck and enjoy the fight! **

For all fans of MMA: this coming Saturday's UFC 244 will a memorable night of clinching, rear-naked chokes and vicious ground 'n pound that you will not want to miss.My Money on DiazIf you are a gambling

Watch out D.Tube! It looks like there is a new kid on the block, this time emanating from the Tron blockchain.I just came across this new music / video streaming platform that awards musicians and other

Yesterday I got in the usual Sunday steps through random house work; along with an epic walk in the afternoon to go shopping. Also started new activity with my dearly beloved -- dance lessons. 5006 Daily