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Dashavatar Series Part II: Kurma Avatar!!
Press enter or click to view image in full size This is the second story in the Dashavatar series of 10 forms taken by Lord Vishnu to overcome evil forces on Earth. In the previous part I presented the story of Matsya Avatar and today I will be covering Kurma Avatar. Matsya avatar appeared in the form of a fish and Kurma was in form of Tortoise so this is aligned to the phases of human life evolution starting from marine life and gradually evolving to larger life forms.
The Cap Stay On!!
Today’s post will be a continuation on the Virtuals ecosystem and will cover the significance of the Blue Cap and why everyone in the Virtuals community is sporting it in the socials. What Exactly is the Blue Cap? Sometime around May, Vader started tweeting the famous line “The Cap Stays On” and it soon caught on like wild fire with the Virtuals community. Towards end of May Vader updated his PFP to sport the blue cap and shared the PNG image so anyone who wants to use it on their PFP can use it.
Dashavatar Series Part I: Matsya Avatar!
Most people that I have interacted with on the topic of ancient Hindu scriptures are familiar with the concept of Dashavatar of Hindu and they are well familiar with some of the more popular avatars like Ram and Krishna as they were the central figures in great Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. However most people are not very familiar with the other avatars and the interesting legends behind them.
King Bali: Was he Good or Evil?
Member-only story Sam BTC · Follow Published in Hindu_Mythology · 5 min read · -- In this post I am going to talk about one of the very popular characters from Hindu mythology called Bali. What makes this character very unique and special is that there is a lot of confusion regarding whether he was good person or an evil villain. If you go across the length and breadth of India and ask this question to people you will get a varied set of responses.
HIVE Challenge Day 1- DCrops Beginners Guide!!
Member-only story Sam BTC · Follow 4 min read · -- One of my resolutions for 2025 is to write more regularly about crypto related content. Of course it comes after my 1st resolution of making sick gains this year but as always that is a bit beyond my control alone so let me focus for now on what I can control and that is writing regularly. My plan is to write consecutively for as many days as possible.
2025 Will be Year of HIVE Gaming!!
Member-only story Sam BTC · Follow 5 min read · -- While the main focus during this crypto bull run has been on AI and Meme-coin narratives sooner or later NFTs specially the sector of NFT Gaming is going to make a strong comeback. There are bound to be some new NFT games that will get launched some might be successful but the majority are bound to fail. The key reason for that is that it is quite easy to launch a meme coin or a basic bot based AI project which can be done in a matter of hours.
The Most Valuable Asset in Splinterlands!!
Sam BTC · Follow 5 min read · -- Once you start playing Splinterlands you will get familiar with the different kind of assets that are available within the Splinterlands ecosystem. New players usually start by picking up cards from the more recent collections which are currently Rebellion and Chaos. With these cards you can start playing in the Modern format where the older collections can’t be used.
Want to Leave the Rat Race?
Sam BTC · Follow 5 min read · -- If you have been following my posts since 2024 you would have noticed that I am following my plan to accumulate funds through airdrops and allocate them into alt coins that I am expecting to pump hardest during 2025. At end of 2025 I will move out of the alt coins that I don’t have long term conviction to hold onto and achieve my ultimate aim of getting out of the 9 to 6 Rat Race.
Kriya: Claim Your Airdrop Now!!
Sam BTC · Follow 3 min read · -- I recently wrote multiple blogs about why I was really optimistic about the Airdrop Campaign that Kriya was running. If you followed my referral and participated in the campaign I have some great news for you to be shared in this post. Even if you did not join Kriya airdrop quests I will still recommend you to check out other projects in the SUI ecosystem.
block2025: Why Did I Start Blogging on HIVE Again?
Sam BTC · Follow 3 min read · -- I have been blogging regularly about crypto related topics on Publish0x and Medium. Over the years I tried several other platforms that supported crypto based content like Uptrend and ReadCash but they eventually shut down. I tried HIVE on and off several times but could not write there consistently as I found the system of curation, multiple in house currencies like HBD, HIVE etc confusing.
Moonshot: Did you Buy $TRUMP on the App?
Sam BTC · Follow 4 min read · -- In this post I will be talking the meme coin trading app called Moonshot and how this app helped me snipe $TRUMP at a great entry price. Before I get into the details let me make it clear that what I will explain is my strategy as per my risk appetite and like always you need to DYOR before making any decisions. What Exactly is Moonshot? Moonshot is a meme coin trading app designed specifically for memes running on Solana blockchain.
SONEIUM: Big Crypto Move by SONY!
Considering how dead the crypto markets have been in general for many weeks now, I have been spending time on checking out which new projects are coming out. One of the projects that caught my attention is Soneium as it is coming from SONY. Most new projects struggle to grow and scale up as it is difficult to come up with RWM (real world assets) use cases. Unless you can create some apps which can be integrated to our day to day lives it will be difficult for the project to go mainstream.
Visualize Hanuman Chalisa while Chanting to Realize Maximum Benefits!
In my last post I talked about what things one should keep in mind while chanting Hanuman Chalisa. I wrote about the importance of completing the mantra once you have started and not leaving it in the middle, chanting it loudly and not just reciting silently in your mind and understanding what each line means so you realize the actual significance of each part of Hanuman Chalisa.
Is it the New Crypto Meta?
When the first app called NotCoin came out with concept of "Tap to Earn", majority of the crypto folks including most of the big influencers ignored it many called out that there was no way it could sustain as with such a basic gameplay it was sure to be over-farmed. The app was built into Telegram and once you open it you would see a large coin and the more you tap on it the more your score grows. You can level up so each tap gets you more points.
Not the End Game, Yet..
By Sam BTC For all airdrop hunters out there whether newbie or veteran, whether e-beggoor or big time whale everyone was eagerly waiting for the ZK Sync airdrop. I am not sure when the trend started exactly but at some point everyone started labelling it the "End Game". Honestly speaking I was not entirely sure what that meant but I vaguely assumed it meant it will be the end to all the hustle and grind and everyone will get so...
Crypto Retirement Plan: April Update
By Sam BTC If you read my content regularly then you know that at the start of 2024 I had shared blueprint of my strategy on how I plan to make more than a million while starting from $0 during the next 2 years as I expect the bull run to hit it's peak the en of 2025. Since then I have been posting monthly update on how the journey is progressing so far. During January, February and March the growth was amazing...
Layer3 Airdrop: Maximize Your Eligibility
If you read my posts regularly you would have already noticed that I am big fan of Layer3 project as I got eligibility for many airdrops through it. In fact the biggest airdrop I have got so far is from Arbitrum and that also I received as I did many related quests on Layer3. A few months back I wrote about how I was preparing for a future airdrop from Layer3 as it still did not have a native token and it’s biggest competitor Galxe has already launched its own token.
Mint ENKI NFT: Get Ready to Claim the Airdrop
Exactly a month back I wrote a detailed post about how to interact with the Testnet of ENKI protocol as there was a high probability of an upcoming airdrop. The reason I was really eager to be a part of this project was that it was running on METIS which I think is probably the most underrated blockchain right now. It is my biggest bet to outperform the other chains in the current bull run. As the chain will develop so will the main projects running on it.
Crypto Retirement Plan: March Update
Crypto Retirement Plan: March Update At the start of 2024 I had shared blueprint of my plans on how I plan to make more than a million while starting from $0 during the next 2 years as I expect the bull run to hit it’s peak the en of 2025. If you are wondering how do I plan to fund this seemingly crazy plan then I am going to use the airdrop I receive and also the earnings I get from platforms like Publish0x and Medium.
MINT Chain: Great Airdrop Opportunity with $0 Investment
In this post I will share details about a new airdrop opportunity from MINT blockchain. This campaign is called MINT forest and the best part about this campaign is that it will be running on their testnet so will be completely free to participate in.
Gomble Airdrop: Start Engaging with $0 Investment
Continuing with my focus of looking out for opportunities in the crypto space, where I do not have to risk my capital and I can still expect good rewards, I have found another gem called Gomble. I know that free airdrops get farmed my more users but the good thing is that once in a while we come across projects that get faded by the majority and end up giving great airdrops. Gomble seems to be giving out that vibe. What Exactly is Gomble?
SUI Network: Sleeping Dragon of 2024!
In this post I will share my thoughts on the outlook of SUI Network in the coming months and why it will be worthwhile to spend some time and gas money on the apps in it’s ecosystem. As always do not take this as financial advice and DYOR before taking any action. Why is the SUI price pumping since January 2024? Before talking about the current price action of SUI let’s take a step back and go to the start.
Berachain: Boost your Airdrop Allocation with $0 Investment
My key focus during 2024 is going to look for opportunities in the crypto space, where I do not have to risk my capital and I can still expect good rewards. Airdrops in general used to be a good bet but recently as more and more people have started actively grinding for airdrops we are seeing a lot of projects that farm the farmers.
What to do with your Manta Airdrop: Stake it or Sell it?
Few days back I had written a post about what were the eligibility criteria for getting the much publicised airdrop from Manta Network. I had highlighted that I had decided not to grind by bridging large amounts of ETH to the network. It was mainly due to the fact that I always avoid such airdrops that needs high amount of capital from the airdrop hunters. Other equally important factor was that I was running very low on liquidity, which has become a recurring pattern for me now.
Manta Airdrop: Good Decision to Stay Out
Few days back when Manta had announced the airdrop eligibility I had written a post about why I stayed away from Manta as their gas fees for bridging and transactions was too high. Another factor was that based on my experience I always stay away from projects that advertise their airdrops heavily before launching the airdrop. Manta was asking people to bridge large amounts of ETH to get their airdrop. This was a clear red flag for me and I decided to stay away from the project.
Make $100 a Month on Debank
A couple of months back I had written a post about Debank platform. I covered what steps you could follow to maximise your eligibility for a future airdrop expected to be launched sometime in 2024. How soon the airdrop might come still no one knows for sure. One point I had mentioned was that minting a Web3 ID on Debank costs $96 and that time I was not sure if that would be a wise investment.
Splinterlands Season 126 Rewards: Fighting in Beast Mode
Season 126 of Splinterlands has come to an end and after a hiatus of many weeks I played actively during this season. As I was inactive for a while I was pushed down to the Bronze league. As you can see in the last days battle screen below I started the season in Bronze was fighting for Silver chests and had just entered Gold league. For the last 3 days I was fighting in Beast mode which meant using all of the 50 fights limit and went into flow zones where I will be hitting 12–14 win streaks.
My Crypto Retirement Plan: The Blueprint
Today I will be writing about a topic which I have been introspecting for quite some time but I seriously started thinking about it when I was working on my crypto portfolio for 2024. I realised that I have been involved with crypto since late 2017 when the incredible bull run of BTC caught everyones attention. Since then for over 5 years I have been actively reading, researching and writing about the crypto projects I come across.
My Splinterlands Journey: Past, Present and Future
In tune with the current theme I will will share highlights of my Splinterlands. I will talk about my key accomplishments so far, what I am currently working on and what is my plan for the future. When I look at my profile summary on the portal I am reminded of the ups and downs in my long Splinterlands journey that started around mid of 2020 so soon I will be hitting my 4 year milestones.
Mint Blockchain: Claim the Genesis NFT
Over the last couple of days a new blockchain called Mint has been trending on Twitter/X with many influencers that I follow vouching for its great potential in 2024. In this post I will cover what exactly is the Mint blockchain about and how is different from the other innumerable chains out there. I will also talk about the Genesis NFT which they have shared with people with significant NFT trade history.
Splinterlands: Building my Rebellion Portfolio
Since the launch of Splinterlands I always make it a point to have a balanced set of cards from each new collection that is launched by Splinterlands. This I think is crucial as collection brings with it some special traits and some powerful cards. Not having a diverse portfolio with cards from each collection will mean you will be at a handicap while fighting in the Wild mode.
Latest Crypto Fad: Tap to Earn
Every now and then some new crypto fad pops up which seems absolutely crazy and ridiculous but somehow it gains attention like wildfire. Today’s project is also about one such silly project called NotCoin. For a change they are not hyping on any promised airdrop or making people grind for tasks. They have launched a simple app where you tap the screen of your mobile on the icon of the coin and you keep generating more and more of these NotCoins.
Sunflower Land: 3 Month Report
I had written a post about my initial impression about Sunflower Land when I had just started playing it. I had mentioned that the gameplay was really entertaining and addictive making the players keep coming back to it to play on their lands regularly. In this follow up post I will be sharing my views on the gameplay after having played it for over 3 months now. Also I will talk about what I think about the tokenomics and expectations on the Play2Earn aspect of the game.
Manta Airdrop: Check your Eligibility
2024 has started with a bang with back to back Airdrops being launched in the first few days itself. Within first couple of days into the new year I had claimed two airdrops from $ZKF and $LFG. I just got to hear about Manta Network sharing the eligibility for their $MANTA token airdrop.
Splinterlands: Let’s Explore the Land Ecosystem
Land Phase 1.5 or The Secret of Praetoria refers to the land ecosystem of Splinterlands and this post will be about why this feature looks set to be a complete game changer for Splinterlands gameplay. When I first heard about the Land plots being launched by Splinterlands I was not very interested as I had seen land system being launched by most of the NFT based games and NFT projects. Even BAYC launched it’s land plots.
Layer3: Maximize your Airdrops in 2024!
2024 is expected to be the best year for airdrop hunters with the biggest of the airdrops planned for release in the near future. Some of the most anticipated projects are ZK Sync, Polygon ZK EVM, Linea, Base and many more. As the market sentiment is turning bullish the airdrop effect will get further amplified as many smaller projects that do not have their own airdrop criteria leverage the activity level in other popular chains.
First Airdrop of 2024: Did you Claim your ZK Fair?
Happy New Year guys, 2024 has started with a bang as ZK Fair has opened claim for their airdrop. This is a decent sized airdrop with users getting 2,000 to 20,000 $ZKF tokens airdropped which on an average is worth about $50 — $100. You can check your eligibility here — https://zkfair.io/airdrop What was the Eligibility Criteria The $ZKF tokens you become eligible is linked to the activity level you had across the different ZK platforms like Polygon ZK EVM and ZK Sync Era.
My Crypto Strategy for 2024
Time sure flies. It feels like it was a few weeks back when I was jotting down my plan for building crypto portfolio worth millions during 2023. Before I realised the year is already over and I am a bit short on those millions. Ok, I am not even close to those millions I planned. In my defense it’s not entirely my fault as for most of the year 2023 the markets were outright flat and my biggest conviction plays in the NFT space died a painful death.
How to Chant Hanuman Chalisa to Realize Maximum Benefits?
We all know very well that there are several benefits of chanting Hanuman Chalisa regularly as it is said to be the most effective mantra in Kaliyug. People who recite Hanuman Chalisa on daily basis experience several benefits like calmness, reduced anxiety and stress and over period of people time people start to witness that all their dreams which seemed to have been blocked due to some issue or other start getting materialized. Hanuman also protects his devotees from any unexpected harm.
Did you Claim 50 $SEI on Coingecko Learn & Earn?
I have been claiming Candies everyday on Coingecko since the first day it was launched. It became like a morning routine for me to wake up, check crypto prices, claim candies and then proceed to your normal day. Currently I have more than 35,000 candies in my account and I regularly use any interesting offer that comes up for the candies. The biggest one time use of candies I have done was for claiming the Access Protocol (ACS) tokens through Coingecko.
Wondering Which is the Best Tool to Track your Crypto Portfolio?
If you have been playing around with old and new blockchain projects then it is quite possible that you don't even remember all the projects that you had interacted with. On top of it if you have been grinding on the new chains in the hopes of a potential airdrop in the future it is highly likely that you don't remember which chain has how much funds across which all projects.
Season 122 Rewards Unboxing!!
This season was a bit special for me as after ages of struggling to come out of Bronze league I finally played in the Silver league. I have played in the Gold league and Diamond league as well in the past but I got bored of Splinterlands for a while and stopped playing completely for a few months. This made my scores reset and I had to start from scratch. Moving out the final tier of Bronze league was much tougher than what I had anticipated.
Why is he called Bholenath?
In India it is very common for people to refer to their deities by several different names. For example, Hanuman is also referred to as Pavan Putra on account of being son of Pavan dev. Ganesh is also called Vigneshwara as he helps his devotees overcome all obstacles. Two gods who probably have the highest number of names assigned to them linked to their different attributes are Vishnu and Shiva.
Splinterlands- 1,230 Days Journey & Top 3 Tips for New Players
This current theme of writing about your journey so far with Splinterlands is really thought provoking. It makes you take a look at how you have seen the game evolve over the years specially if you were part of it since the early days. My Splinterlands Scorecard When you go to your profile section in Splinterlands it throws up a detailed scorecard showing since how long you have been playing. How many battles you have won, how many lost. Currently at what level you are, your winning streak etc.
Sunflower Land Game: 1 Month Review
I recently wrote a post about starting out with a NFT based game called Sunflower land and getting hooked to it from the first day of playing. The reason why I found it really appealing from the beginning was that it was really different from the other NFT based games out there who were mainly based on similar concept of building card decks and competing against opponents. It was very similar to Farmville that requires you to grow vegetables and fruits to grow you land.
Splinterlands Season 121 Rewards
I recently started playing Splinterlands regularly after a break of few months. Before I took this sabbatical I used to play in the Gold league but as I was inactive for a couple of consecutive seasons I was pushed back to start from scratch. Climbing up from Bronze I league proved harder than I imagined as there were many players in Bronze I who had legendary summoners and would easily beat any team I formed.
How I got Scammed Thrice of my Crypto and Still Survived!!
Let me give a disclaimer right at the start that this is not going to be a feel good topic but it is something important and something that needs to be shared with everyone. Many people think that only careless and newbies get scammed as they don't know the basics about using cold wallets and avoiding suspicious links. I have been scammed multiple times despite being a veteran in the crypto space and regularly reading about what are the common tactics being used by scammers and hackers.
Taking NFT Gaming to the Next Level!
In this post I will be covering a brand new NFT based Game called Crypterium and why I feel this game might really explode in the upcoming bull run. What makes it really different from the other blockchain based NFT games out there is the focus on visuals and graphics. Most of the NFT based games are really crude in terms of visual effects. This is done primarily to maintain decent speed when players interface with it through the website.
107 Bronze Chests!
I have been very irregular recently with playing Splinterlands due to new commitments in my 9 to 6 job and some other crypto projects that I started getting involved with recently. I normally play in the Diamond or Gold league but as I was inactive for a couple of seasons I got demoted down to the Bronze league.
NFT Gaming Top 3 Picks!
In my recent post I talked about how I am really bullish about making life changing gains in the next bull run and how it can be done by anyone who is well prepared for it during the bearish period before the bull kicks in. Today I will be sharing first part of my strategy which is focused around NFT based Gaming projects.
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