Hey friends, fam, and new faces! As we wrap another weekend up, here's hoping that it was a memorable one for everyone. For those who didn't catch us last week, Rise and Grind is a new weekly curation compilation and gab fest hosted by @thealliance, and written by yours truly @grindan!
This week, there has been a lot of talk in the gaming stratosphere, several new things popping up for the PIMPs and multiple people out there, are on the grind to take a stand against the invading Artificial Intelligence regime! Which side of the fence are you on when it comes to spiders jumping up for the 'Budol'? Read on...
Fire goblins?! Alright Astral Revelations, you've got this nerd's attention! This game has given elemental factors to classic mythological creatures to set them apart, creative! As the team continues to build, they have their eye on the end of this month for a closed Alpha launch!
Learn more about NFT developments here! Project Hybrid - A Set of Tools for Game Development on Hive Blockchain by @projecthybrid
If Witty wanted someone to woo you with tech facts, I wouldn't be writing this... From a layman's POV, this project seems to address current issues with attracting new gamers. It aims to streamline the process of connecting both people and games with the blockchain. Oh, and there will be a front end to help track important metrics! Read more here!
"We need gameplay changes! The Splinterlands team already knows this and so they are testing the feasibility of something fantastic (and scary): double element summoners!"
Huh. If you want to know literally anything about Splinterlands, @underlock is your guy! Go find out all the latest news here!
The Fine Arts
A Species of Jumping Spider...On my Garden Wall ! by @amitsharma
Mother nature is the most talented artist, and @amitsharma captures her work here with lovely photography. Fun facts about the Hasarius Adansoni spider are mixed in with nice close-up shots, allowing us to get to know this little guy from a distance.
It can't jump on you from here, so no need to be squeemish! You can get your spider on here.
WOW! The finished product here is STUNNING! So, why didn't I include it? Well, maybe I couldn't resize it or MAYBE I just think you should go check the post out... it is a mystery. 😁
This artist takes us through the step-by-step process of this incredible piece, which is truly captivating to watch develop!
You can see this work of art transform from lines to 3D brilliance in the full post here!
#blockchainpoets hosts a slew of bangers from a variety of talented folks. Have you ever read a poem by this prolific poet?
Well, if you haven't, let us fix that right away! @olawalium always ends his works with "My pen doesn't bleed, it speaks, with speed and ease.", which I find to be extremely true!
His poetry has so much atmosphere to it, I always end feeling breathless! Go check out his latest, where he shares 3 'random' works that pack a punch, here!
Money Talks
The PIMP:THGAMING Liquidity Pool. Another way to HODL and earn! by @thgaming
Liquidity pools are like profitable bacteria breeding grounds, I GUESS. Yeah, I don't know my rear from my keyboard here friends. What is clear though, is that putting two and two together and letting them chill, WILL create multiplication, and even a ding-dong like me gets that.
You don't have to be a tech whiz to make paper, the simple instructions are here!
PIMP is an interesting project, don't you think? by @brofund
Exactly what is PIMP all about? You can get a unique prospective on the project in this post!
Our author talks about how accessible @enginewitty is, hosting weekly chats that anyone is more than welcome to join in on! Learn more here!
Community Driven
Long-term consistency equals more interactions on your Hive content by @daltono
@daltono lays it down here. What is the secret to getting engagement on Hive? Showing up, engaging with others, and putting in effort.
It's really not a secret at all! Daltono is a daily poster, and he talks about that journey here! Dude's always being inspirational 😁
Phew. This is a hot topic right now, and this author takes it on with finesse. AI writing does not add value to the blockchain. It also shows some questionable personality traits to want to present it as your own, outlined in this fun but firm post.
As both a writer, and a curator, I am very glad to see high rep accounts taking a stance on AI writing. Read the full perspective here!
Grin before you Grind
Display of Omani Culture in the National Museum of Oman by @nainaztengra
"National Museum of Oman is a learning ground for those who wants to understand the history and culture of this Country. The Museum is fairly new, it was opened to public in 2016." From this intro our author goes on to give some backstory to this institution, before launching into some of the beautiful pieces of jewelry she saw there! Check out the full post here!
Spread Love and Whistle While You Work by @zekepickleman
"Let us not only sing to avoid the complaints, but also lead the chorus so that others my sing along. Like dwarves on the way to work!" Well said!
"Budol is a Filipino word which means you got influenced to buy something which is not necessary."
HA! I think there are people looking for that exact word to describe their urges! 😂
This is a fun post about getting a new toy, go check it out here! VERTIGO Warning - Looking up in NYC by @tattoodjay
Captain of the #wednesdaywalk engagement, this founder practices what he preaches!
In this post, he takes us along for a New York City stroll by his side, with photography aimed at the sky! These awesome skyscraper shots are really something, capturing the often-missed sidewalk view of this bustling metropolis. Check them all out here!
Thanks for stopping by for the second edition of Rise and Grind! We hope you've had a blast checking out our weekly collection, and hopefully found a new friend or two along the way!
We will be expanding and adapting the content that we curate in this weekly collection. Is there something you'd like to see next week? Know of a cool project that deserves a shout out? Let us know in the comments!
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