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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 08:59:29
# test
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-03-03 07:07:32
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
🚨Subscribe to the territory to ensure you never miss a post! 🚨
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/902254
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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 06:09:59
# some title

and here's a youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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@ 09fbf8f3:fa3d60f0
2025-03-03 06:00:17
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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 05:59:57
# Test gif

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@ d360efec:14907b5f
2025-03-03 05:40:07
**การวิเคราะห์แต่ละ Timeframe (TF):**
1. **TF 15m (Intraday):**
* **แนวโน้ม:** Bearish (แต่เริ่มมีสัญญาณกลับตัวเล็กน้อย). ราคาเคยอยู่ใต้ EMA ทั้งสอง แต่เริ่มขยับขึ้นมาเหนือ EMA 50.
* **SMC:**
* มี Bearish OB ชัดเจนที่ ~93,000 (ทดสอบแล้วไม่ผ่านในวันที่ 1 มี.ค.).
* มี Bullish OB ที่ ~86,000-87,000 (ราคาลงไปทดสอบแล้วดีดกลับ).
* SSL: ~86,845, ~83,859 (ถูกกวาดไปแล้ว).
* BSL: ~92,669 (อาจเป็นเป้าหมายถัดไป).
* **Trend Strength:** เมฆยังเป็นสีแดง แต่เริ่มจางลง. มีลูกศร Buy เล็กๆ.
* **กลยุทธ์ Day Trade (SMC):**
* **ระมัดระวัง:** ตลาดมีความผันผวน. แนวโน้มหลักยังเป็นขาลง, แต่ระยะสั้นเริ่มมีแรงซื้อ.
* **Option 1 (Aggressive):** Buy เมื่อราคาย่อลงมาใกล้ Bullish OB (~87,000) หรือ EMA 50. ตั้ง Stop Loss ใต้ OB. เป้าหมายทำกำไรที่ BSL (~92,669) หรือ Bearish OB เดิม.
* **Option 2 (Conservative):** รอให้ราคา Breakout เหนือ Bearish OB (~93,000) อย่างชัดเจน แล้วค่อยพิจารณา Buy ตาม.
* **Short:** ถ้าจะ Short, รอให้ราคาขึ้นไปใกล้ Bearish OB อีกครั้ง แล้วเกิดสัญญาณ Bearish Reversal (เช่น Bearish Engulfing) ค่อย Short.
2. **TF 4H (ระยะกลาง):**
* **แนวโน้ม:** Bearish. ราคาอยู่ใต้ EMA ทั้งสอง, EMA 50 อยู่ใต้ EMA 200.
* **SMC:**
* Bearish OB ใหญ่: ~95,000-100,000.
* SSL: ~83,559.5, ~81,260.4, ~78,961.4 (เป้าหมายระยะกลาง-ยาว).
* BSL: 105,543.4
* **Trend Strength:** เมฆสีแดงเข้ม. สัญญาณ Sell.
* **กลยุทธ์:** เน้น Short. รอ Pullback ไปใกล้ EMA หรือ Bearish OB แล้วหาจังหวะ Short.
3. **TF Day (ระยะยาว):**
* **แนวโน้ม:** ยังคงเป็น Bearish, แต่เริ่มเห็นสัญญาณการชะลอตัว. ราคาหลุด EMA 200 ลงมา
* **SMC**: มี Order Block ใหญ่ที่ $90,000 - $100,000
* **Trend Strength:** เมฆเริ่มเปลี่ยนจากสีแดงเข้ม เป็นสีแดงจางลง. ยังไม่มีสัญญาณ Buy ที่ชัดเจน.
* **กลยุทธ์:** ยังไม่ควร Long. รอสัญญาณกลับตัวที่ชัดเจนกว่านี้ (เช่น Breakout เหนือ EMA 50, เกิด Bullish Divergence).
**สรุปและข้อควรระวัง:**
* แนวโน้มหลักของ BTC ยังคงเป็นขาลง (Bearish) ในทุก Timeframe.
* TF 15m เริ่มมีสัญญาณการกลับตัวระยะสั้น (Bullish Reversal) แต่ยังต้องระวัง เพราะยังอยู่ในแนวโน้มหลักขาลง.
* Smart Money อาจกำลังสะสม (Accumulation) ที่ระดับราคาปัจจุบัน.
* **สิ่งที่ต้องระวัง:** ข่าว, ความผันผวน, การ "กวาด" Stop Loss (Liquidity Sweep).
**Disclaimer:** การวิเคราะห์นี้เป็นเพียงความคิดเห็นส่วนตัว ไม่ถือเป็นคำแนะนำในการลงทุน ผู้ลงทุนควรศึกษาข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมและตัดสินใจด้วยความรอบคอบ
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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 05:37:23
# some title

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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@ 95cb4330:96db706c
2025-03-03 05:36:23
Adopting Single-Threaded Leadership, as implemented by Jeff Bezos at Amazon, involves assigning full ownership of a high-impact initiative to one individual. This strategy ensures accountability, accelerates decision-making, and fosters deep focus, leading to more effective execution.
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## Understanding Single-Threaded Leadership
- **Definition:**
A leadership approach where a dedicated leader focuses exclusively on a specific project or goal, free from competing responsibilities. This model contrasts with traditional structures where leaders juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
[medium.com](https://medium.com)
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## Examples in Practice
- **Amazon's Single-Threaded Leaders:**
Jeff Bezos structured Amazon's key initiatives around single-threaded leaders, ensuring they could drive results without distractions. This approach has been credited with enhancing innovation and operational efficiency within the company.
- **Elon Musk's Focused Leadership:**
Elon Musk exemplifies intense focus by dedicating his attention to one company at a time, such as Tesla, SpaceX, or Neuralink, thereby propelling each forward without splitting his attention.
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## Implementing Single-Threaded Leadership
1. **Identify High-Impact Projects:**
Determine which initiatives are critical to your organization's success and would benefit from dedicated leadership.
2. **Assign Sole Ownership:**
Appoint a leader whose primary responsibility is the success of that specific project, minimizing their involvement in unrelated tasks.
3. **Empower Decision-Making:**
Grant the single-threaded leader the authority to make decisions and allocate resources necessary for the project's success.
4. **Minimize Dependencies:**
Structure the project to reduce reliance on other teams or departments, allowing the leader to maintain momentum without unnecessary delays.
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## Action Step
Evaluate your current projects to identify where responsibilities are fragmented. Select a high-priority initiative and assign one person full responsibility, ensuring they have the autonomy and resources to execute effectively without unnecessary dependencies.
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By implementing single-threaded leadership, organizations can enhance focus, streamline decision-making, and drive successful outcomes in their most critical projects.
For a deeper understanding of this concept, consider watching this discussion:
[Single-Threaded Leadership: How Amazon Solved Organizational Scaling Challenges](https://pedrodelgallego.github.io/blog/amazon/single-threaded-model/)
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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 05:29:45
# My cool article 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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@ 95cb4330:96db706c
2025-03-03 05:23:48
Most people make decisions based on averages—what usually happens. But in high-impact fields like investing, startups, and technology, outliers drive the biggest results.
Instead of asking, "What is the average outcome?" ask:
- ✔ **What is the full range of possible outcomes?**
- ✔ **How can I maximize the upside while protecting against the worst-case scenario?**
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## Example in Action: Bezos, Thiel & Altman
### Jeff Bezos & AWS
When launching Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bezos saw a small chance of massive success—cloud computing dominance—against a limited downside (R&D costs). He optimized for the best-case scenario, which became a trillion-dollar business.
### Peter Thiel & Venture Capital
Thiel’s Power Law investing philosophy is based on distributions: Instead of funding many "average" startups, he focuses on a few outliers that can return 100x or more (e.g., Facebook, Palantir).
### Sam Altman & OpenAI
Altman understands that AI breakthroughs follow an exponential curve—a small chance of creating AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is worth more than incremental AI improvements.
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## How to Apply This Thinking
### Map the Full Range of Outcomes
Instead of assuming an "average" result, consider:
- **Best-case scenario:** How big can this get?
- **Worst-case scenario:** What’s my downside risk?
- **Unlikely but extreme possibilities:** What are the hidden risks or rare events?
### Optimize for Asymmetric Upside
Focus on decisions where the upside is massive, even if the probability is low.
- **Example:** Launching a new product in an emerging market versus incrementally improving an existing one.
### Protect Against Catastrophic Downside
Even if an outlier event has a small chance, if it can ruin you, avoid it.
- **Example:** Diversifying investments instead of going all-in on one bet.
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## Resources to Learn More
- Understanding Distributions vs. Averages – Farnam Street
- Jeff Bezos on Thinking Long-Term – Harvard Business Review
- Peter Thiel’s Power Law Thinking – NFX
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## Action Step: Apply This Today
- **Pick one major decision you're working on.**
- Instead of assuming an "average" result, analyze the full distribution of outcomes.
- Ask: *Am I optimizing for a rare, high-upside event while managing the worst-case risks?*
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By thinking in distributions, you make better strategic bets, spot hidden risks, and maximize your long-term impact. 🚀
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@ 220522c2:61e18cb4
2025-03-03 05:14:17
# My cool article

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
`;lasdjf`
https://x.com/i/web/status/1896286208025936259
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@ 732c6a62:42003da2
2025-03-03 04:22:44
>De ''Dialética do Oprimido'' a ''Like do Oprimido'': A Queda Livre do Debate que Nunca Existiu.
## **A moda do momento**
Fiquei aproximadamente 8 meses sem ter acesso a nenhum dispositivo. Quando consegui novamente o acesso ao smartphone, percebi algo diferente no debate político brasileiro: enquanto a direita estava se engajando em incontáveis números de curtidas e compartilhamentos com memes que demonstravam críticas ao governo e aos seus ainda poucos apoiadores que se humilham para defender o indefensável, a esquerda radical repetia sua imposição intelectual em comentários de vários posts, incluindo textos, vídeo e tweets com frases semelhantes a "vai ler um livro de história" "nunca leu um livro", "eu estou do lado certo da história" e "se eu fosse irracional eu seria de direita" Tudo isso pra tentar passar uma mensagem de que a história é de esquerda. A tese é: será que eles realmente são tão inteligentes como juram?
**Fatos que ignoram enquanto cospem jargões do "lado certo da história":**
1. **A esquerda também tem seus terraplanistas:** Anti-vaxxers de organicafé, terraplanistas do gênero, e os que acham que a Coreia do Norte é uma democracia.
2. **Viés de confirmação não é monopólio da direita:** Eles compartilham estudos "científicos" do Medium como se fossem *peer-reviewed*, mas desdenham de dados que contradizem sua narrativa.
3. **A direita não é um monolito:** Tem desde ancaps que calculam até a última casa decimal até bolsominions que acham que a Terra é plana. Generalizar é... bem, **irracional**.
**Estudo de Caso (Fictício, mas Verdadeiro):**
Larissa, 23 anos, posta sobre "ciência e razão" enquanto defende horóscopo como "ferramenta de autoconhecimento". Acredita que o capitalismo causa depressão, mas não sabe o que é taxa Selic. Larissa é você após três caipirinhas.
### **A Imposição intelectual que ninguém pediu (mas todos recebem de graça)**
A esquerda brasileira, em sua cruzada épica para salvar o mundo dos *"fascistas que ousam discordar"*, adotou uma nova estratégia: **transformar complexidade política em slogans de camiseta de feira**. A frase *"se eu fosse irracional, seria de direita"* não é original — é plágio descarado da cartilha do **Complexo de Deus em Oferta no AliExpress**.
#### **O Quebra-Cabeça da superioridade Auto-Delirante**
A tese esquerdista se sustenta em três pilares frágeis:
1. **A falácia do "lado certo da história":** Como se história fosse um jogo de futebol com narração do João Cléber.
2. **A ilusão de que citar Foucault = ter QI elevado:** Spoiler: decorar *"biopoder"* não te torna imune a acreditar em astrologia.
3. **A crença de que volume de texto = profundidade:** 15 parágrafos no Twitter não equivalem a um semestre de Ciência Política.
**Dado Cruel:** Um estudo da Universidade de Cambridge (2022) mostrou que **extremistas de ambos os lados cometem erros lógicos similares**. A diferença? A esquerda usa palavras mais bonitas para mascarar a burrice.
### **A hipocrisia do "nunca tocou em um livro" (enquanto compartilham resumo de livro no TikTok)**
A acusação preferida — *"você não lê!"* — esconde uma ironia deliciosa:
- 72% dos *"intelectuais de rede social"* citam livros que nunca leram além do título (Fonte: Pesquisa Informal do Twitter, 2023).
- **Obras citadas como troféu:** *"1984"* (para chamar Bolsonaro de Big Brother), *"O Capital"* (para justificar o NFT da Gal Gadot), e *"Feminismo para os 99%"* (para atacar homens heterossexuais que usam sandália de dedo).
**Pergunta Incômoda:** Se ler Marx fosse garantia de racionalidade, por que a União Soviética acabou em pizza (literalmente, considerando a economia deles)?
### **Quando a autoimagem colide com a realidade (Ou: por que nenhum esquerdista lassa no teste de turing da coerência)**
A esquerda adora se pintar como a **Última Trincheira da Razão**, mas pratica o que critica:
- **Exemplo 1:** Defendem *"ciência"* quando convém (vacinas), mas abraçam pseudociência quando é *trendy* (cristais energéticos contra o capitalismo).
- **Exemplo 2:** Chamam a direita de *"terraplanista"*, mas acham que inflação se resolve com tabelamento estatal — a versão econômica de *"a Terra é sustentada por tartarugas"*.
- **Exemplo 3:** Criticam *"fake news"*, mas compartilham teorias de que o agro *"envenena a comida"* (enquanto comem sushi de supermercado).
**Frase-Chave:** *"Racionalidade seletiva é o novo analfabetismo funcional."*
**Pergunta Final:** Se a esquerda é tão racional, por que não usa a *"lógica implacável"* para resolver algo além do enquadro perfeito de stories no Instagram?
# **Enfim**
O debate *"esquerda racional vs. direita irracional"* é só **mais um episódio da novela "Brasil: O País que Confunde Opinião com Ataque de Ego"**. Enquanto uns brincam de *"quem tem o QI mais alto"*, o país queima — literalmente, considerando o Pantanal. Talvez a verdadeira irracionalidade seja gastar energia discutindo superioridade moral enquanto o Wi-Fi cai pela décima vez no dia. Racionalidade não tem lado político. Arrogância, por outro lado, é universal. Sua necessidade de se sentir superior só prova que **a lacração é o último refúgio dos fracos de argumento**. Agora deviam estudar economia básica — ou pelo menos que parem de achar que *"Ah, mas o capitalismo!"* é um contra-argumento.
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@ f25afb62:8d50c6e7
2025-03-03 03:21:04
**🚀 Bitkiwi 2025 – Queenstown, NZ | The Future of Bitcoin is Here ⚡**
Just wrapped up an **incredible** weekend at **Bitkiwi**, New Zealand’s premier Bitcoin event! 🏔️💥 From inheritance planning to self-custody, Lightning adoption, and NZ’s Bitcoin future – the speakers brought **serious signal**.
Here’s a **recap** of the best talks, insights, and moments from Bitkiwi 2025 🎥👇
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🚀 **LightningPay’s 4 Big Announcements** 🚀
From Queenstown to the world, **LightningPay** is making moves:
1️⃣ A Bitcoin-friendly shared workspace in Queenstown.
2️⃣ A self-custodial ⚡ Lightning wallet powered by Breez.
3️⃣ 1 billion sats in monthly volume,20% monthly user growth AND **6 BTC capital raise** to keep growing!
4️⃣ **Bitcoin Basin Initiative** – Queenstown’s circular economy is here.
💡 The future of Bitcoin in NZ is bright! 🔥 https://cdn.satellite.earth/db356e99e4fc600314b5e23369dfb39b9294da58e101eb76dda2a9eb4b332bc4.mp4
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🏃💨 **Bitcoin Escape Velocity with Rob Clarkson**
When does Bitcoin become unstoppable? Rob Clarkson of **LightningPay.nz** breaks down:
🔹 How Bitcoin adoption accelerates as it becomes a **medium of exchange**
🔹 What Lightning Network means for **real-world payments**
🔹 Why Kiwis should care about using Bitcoin today
Escape velocity is coming. Are you ready? 🚀 https://cdn.satellite.earth/ed64e4ccdf699a9e83dc99c63ff37f22614f1d86590187e2459d52144ef3d74c.mp4
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📜💡 **Wills, Wallets & Wisdom – Bitcoin Inheritance Planning**
James Swarbrick from **Swarbricks Lawyers** on:
✅ What happens to your Bitcoin when you're gone?
✅ Why multisig is your best friend for inheritance
✅ The legal side of passing down **sound money**
Because **your Bitcoin is only yours if you plan for the future.** 🔑 https://cdn.satellite.earth/3974169ff85bb064aa8caf66199bc5ea7c59a19994315ce321e6dc3fde0cbafd.mp4
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⚡🖥️ **Why You Should Run Your Own Bitcoin Node**
Ketan from **Ministry of Nodes** explains:
✅ The **importance of self-sovereignty** in Bitcoin
✅ How running a node makes the network stronger
✅ The **best setup** for a Kiwi Bitcoiner
Your keys, your coins. But also: **Your node, your rules.** 🏴☠️
https://cdn.satellite.earth/4fcc3184615f296bd1897c82b5f507a66b4eee68195a214047fc87755e5db2c5.mp4
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🇳🇿🧐 **What's the Problem, NZ?**
Andrew Wells of **KiwiBitcoinGuide** takes a deep dive into **Joe Bryan’s ‘What’s the Problem?’** with a **NZ perspective**
🔹 How our broken money could be the source of our problems.
🔹 How government policy & banking play a role
🔹 What’s next for Bitcoiners in NZ?
New Zealand – **time to wake up.** 🏴https://cdn.satellite.earth/c4c571bbb56bd7e7ca5ed3c2cff27c6ef4ea0994abb21dd1e95c4a1d5d474e06.mp4
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🕊️🔥 **The F Word – Cody Ellingham**
What’s the **real** F-word when it comes to Bitcoin? **FREEDOM.**
Cody Ellingham from **The Transformation of Value Podcast** dives into:
💡 What true **freedom** looks like.
🔗 Why Bitcoin is a **tool for sovereignty**
🚀 How to break free from **fiat dependency**
https://cdn.satellite.earth/45909c963826fdd094b7f0729a762ef45132d39a95b7bf226f2d7b3fbace66a7.mp4
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📢 **That’s a wrap on Bitkiwi 2025!** 📢
🔸 Bitcoin adoption is accelerating in NZ.
🔸 Queenstown is becoming a **Bitcoin circular economy**.
🔸 Builders & educators are paving the way forward.
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@ 33baa074:3bb3a297
2025-03-03 02:00:02
A [vibration sensor](https://www.renkeer.com/what-vibration-sensor/
) is a device used to measure or detect the vibration of an object. It is able to convert the vibration signal of an object into an electrical signal for analysis and monitoring. This type of sensor is widely used in many fields, including industrial manufacturing, structural monitoring, vehicle diagnostics, medical science, etc.
Working Principle
Vibration sensors capture and measure the vibration of an object by using different working principles. Here are several common working principles of vibration sensors:
Piezoelectric Vibration Sensors
Piezoelectric vibration sensors are one of the most common types. It is based on the piezoelectric effect and measures vibration by generating an electric charge or voltage through piezoelectric materials. When an object vibrates, the piezoelectric material produces a mechanical displacement, which causes a change in electric potential. This change is converted into an electrical signal to measure and analyze the amplitude and frequency of the vibration.
Strain Vibration Sensors
Strain vibration sensors use the strain properties of materials to measure vibrations. It is usually composed of a metal rod or elastic rod with a strain gauge attached to the rod. When an object vibrates, the material is strained, causing the strain gauge to produce a change in resistance or voltage. This change is measured and recorded to evaluate the vibration intensity and frequency.
Inductive vibration sensor
Inductive vibration sensor uses the principle of inductive sensing to measure vibration. It contains a magnetic core, coil and load resistor. When the object vibrates, the position of the magnetic core changes relative to the coil, thereby changing the self-inductance of the coil. This change causes a change in the inductance value, and vibration information is obtained by measuring the change in inductance.
Types
Vibration sensors can be divided into many types according to their working principles and application fields. Here are some common types of vibration sensors:
Acceleration sensor
Acceleration sensor is one of the most common types of vibration sensors. It can measure the acceleration of an object and convert it into a vibration signal. Acceleration sensors are usually implemented using piezoelectric materials or MEMS technology.
Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor
Surface acoustic wave sensors use the propagation characteristics of surface acoustic waves on crystal sheets to measure vibration. It has high sensitivity and reliability and is widely used in structural health monitoring and industrial fields.
Laser interference sensor
Laser interference sensor measures the vibration or displacement of an object by using the principle of laser interference. It has high accuracy and non-contact performance and is suitable for precision experiments and measurements.
Magneto resistive sensor
Magneto resistive sensor uses the magneto resistive effect to measure vibration. When an object vibrates, the direction and size of the magnetic field will change, causing the resistance value of the magneto resistive sensor to change. This change is converted into an electrical signal for measuring and monitoring vibration.
Fiber optic sensor
Fiber optic sensor uses the transmission characteristics of light to measure vibration. It transmits the light signal to the surface of the object to be measured through the optical fiber, and detects the change in the optical path caused by vibration by measuring the reflection or scattering of the light signal.
Piezoelectric ceramic sensor
Piezoelectric ceramic sensor uses piezoelectric ceramic material as a sensing element to measure vibration by measuring the charge or voltage change of the material.
Application field
Vibration sensors are widely used in many fields, including:
Industrial field: used for vibration and displacement monitoring in machinery, such as long-term monitoring of thermal expansion of rotors and housings, and online automatic detection and automatic control of production lines.
Aerospace: During the flight of aerospace vehicles, vibration sensors are used to collect vibration signals, analyze aircraft attitudes, and ensure flight safety.
Energy and chemical industry: In the energy and chemical industries, vibration sensors are used to monitor the operating status of equipment and prevent failures.
Scientific research and teaching: In scientific research, vibration sensors are used to measure a variety of small distances and small movements, providing accurate data support for scientific research.
In summary, vibration sensors measure the vibration of objects through different working principles, including piezoelectric effect, strain properties, inductive sensing, etc. Common types of vibration sensors include accelerometer, surface acoustic wave sensors, laser interference sensors, magneto resistive sensors, fiber optic sensors, and piezoelectric ceramic sensors. According to specific application requirements, choosing a suitable vibration sensor can accurately measure and monitor the vibration behavior of an object.
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@ d360efec:14907b5f
2025-03-03 01:34:50
$OKX:BTCUSDT.P
**Timeframe Analysis:**
1. **TF 15m (Intraday):**
* **Trend:** Bearish (but showing signs of a minor reversal). Price was below both EMAs but is starting to move above the EMA 50.
* **SMC:**
* Clear Bearish OB at ~93,000 (tested and failed on March 1st).
* Bullish OB at ~86,000-87,000 (price tested and bounced).
* SSL: ~86,845, ~83,859 (already swept).
* BSL: ~92,669 (potential next target).
* **Trend Strength:** Cloud is still red but fading. A small Buy arrow appears.
* **Day Trade Strategy (SMC):**
* **Caution:** The market is volatile. The main trend is still down, but there's short-term buying pressure.
* **Option 1 (Aggressive):** Buy when the price dips near the Bullish OB (~87,000) or EMA 50. Set a stop-loss below the OB. Target the BSL (~92,669) or the previous Bearish OB.
* **Option 2 (Conservative):** Wait for a clear breakout above the Bearish OB (~93,000) before considering a buy.
* **Short:** If shorting, wait for the price to approach the Bearish OB again and look for a bearish reversal signal (e.g., Bearish Engulfing) before shorting.
2. **TF 4H (Medium-Term):**
* **Trend:** Bearish. Price is below both EMAs, EMA 50 is below EMA 200.
* **SMC:**
* Larger Bearish OB: ~95,000-100,000.
* SSL: ~83,559.5, ~81,260.4, ~78,961.4 (medium- to long-term targets).
* BSL: 105,543.4
* **Trend Strength:** Dark red cloud. Sell signal.
* **Strategy:** Focus on shorts. Wait for pullbacks to the EMAs or Bearish OB and look for shorting opportunities.
3. **TF Day (Long-Term):**
* **Trend:** Still Bearish, but starting to show signs of slowing down. The price has broken below the EMA 200.
* **SMC:** Large order Block $90,000-$100,000
* **Trend Strength:** The cloud is changing from dark red to a lighter red. No clear Buy signal yet.
* **Strategy:** Avoid going long. Wait for clearer reversal signals (e.g., breakout above EMA 50, Bullish Divergence).
**Summary and Cautions:**
* The main trend of BTC is still Bearish on all timeframes.
* The 15m TF is showing signs of a short-term Bullish Reversal, but be cautious as it's against the main downtrend.
* Smart Money may be accumulating at current price levels.
* **Cautions:** News, volatility, liquidity sweeps (stop-loss hunting).
**Disclaimer:** This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research and make decisions carefully.
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@ ef1744f8:96fbc3fe
2025-03-03 00:11:32
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@ c8383d81:f9139549
2025-03-02 23:57:18
Project is still in early stages but now it is split into 2 different domain entities.
Everything is opened sourced under one github https://github.com/Nsite-Info
## So what’s new ?
### Project #1 https://Nsite.info
A basic website with main info regarding what an Nsite is how it works and a list of tools and repo’s you can use to start building and debugging.
99% Finished, needs some extra translations and the Nsite Debugger can use a small upgrade.
### Project #2 https://Nsite.cloud
This project isn’t finished, it currently is at a 40% finished stage. This contains the Nsite Gateway for all sites (still a work in progress) and the final stage the Nsite editor & template deployment.
If you are interested in Nsite’s join:
https://chachi.chat/groups.hzrd149.com/e23891
Big thanks to nostr:npub1elta7cneng3w8p9y4dw633qzdjr4kyvaparuyuttyrx6e8xp7xnq32cume nostr:npub1ye5ptcxfyyxl5vjvdjar2ua3f0hynkjzpx552mu5snj3qmx5pzjscpknpr nostr:npub1klr0dy2ul2dx9llk58czvpx73rprcmrvd5dc7ck8esg8f8es06qs427gxc for all the tooling & code.
!(image)[https://i.nostr.build/AkUvk7R2h9cVEMLB.png]
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@ 8d34bd24:414be32b
2025-03-02 22:12:14
Last night I was reading this passage in Ezekiel, who was called to be a watchman to Israel.
> “Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; **whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me**. When I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand. Yet if you have warned the wicked and he does not turn from his wickedness or from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered yourself. Again, when a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I place an obstacle before him, he will die; since you have not warned him, he shall die in his sin, and his righteous deeds which he has done shall not be remembered; but his blood I will require at your hand. However, if you have warned the righteous man that the righteous should not sin and he does not sin, he shall surely live because he took warning; and you have delivered yourself.” (Ezekiel 3:17-21) {emphasis mine}
Although I do not believe we can directly apply this command to our lives because it was given directly to Ezekiel and because our salvation comes from Jesus and not works, I do think we can learn from this passage. Just as Ezekiel was called to share God’s blessings, His curses, and His fixed plan, in the same way we are to share the Gospel (the good and the bad) and God’s eternal plan as laid out in the Bible. Unlike Ezekiel, we will receive blessings for being God’s witness and watchman, but will not be punished for failure due to being covered in the blood of Jesus and His righteousness.
We are called to share the Gospel and make disciples:
> Go therefore and **make disciples of all the nations**, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, **even to the end of the age**.” (Matthew 28:19-20) {emphasis mine}
We should never stop until the end. We are not supposed to hide the fact we are Christians or act like everyone else in the culture, but to be a light for Jesus.
> “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; **nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house**. **Let your light shine before men** in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16) {emphasis mine}
Our love for Jesus should shine so brightly that everyone knows we belong to Christ.
> Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)
We should study the Bible so we are ready to share God’s word with all who will listen. Being a light for Jesus isn’t always easy. It can sometimes even lead to persecution and hardship, but we are called to give an account.
> But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, **always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you**, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. (1 Peter 3:14-16) {emphasis mine}
Being ready requires diligent prayer and Bible study. We need to know God and His word well to be most effective. Of course we need to be more than just impersonal scholars. We need to have a relationship with Jesus and our Father God and share that relationship with others. We need to share Jesus with even more excitement than we would share our spouse or our kids. We need to be more excited to introduce people to Jesus than we would be to introduce people to a celebrity or other important person. Jesus should be a focus and our joy and such a part of our life that talking about Him becomes second nature. (For most people this takes a long time to reach this point, so don’t lose hope if you aren’t there yet.)
There are lies that we tell and there are also lies by omission. When we leave out some truth, we can imply a lie. So often Christians are so worried about seeming loving that we don’t love people enough to speak the whole truth to them. Yes, God is loving, but He is also holy and gives righteous judgment. Yes Jesus died on our cross to take away our sins, but some will reject Him and spend eternity in eternal torment in Hell. If we only tell the “good” parts, but leave out the “bad” parts, we are speaking a lie.
> Everyone deceives his neighbor And does not speak the truth, They have taught their tongue to speak lies; They weary themselves committing iniquity. (Jeremiah 9:5)
In court we are asked to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Are you speaking the whole truth when you speak of God? Do you sometimes hold back? I recently was communicating with someone online about the Bible and I caught myself watering down a truth. Not speaking the whole, complete truth trapped me in a corner and my witness was harmed. I like to think of myself as fearlessly sharing God and His truth with people, but I seriously messed up on this one.
> Therefore, laying aside falsehood, **speak truth each one of you with his neighbor**, for we are members of one another. (Ephesians 4:25) {emphasis mine}
Sometimes we hold back because the truth (things like God’s judgment, only one way to God, election, or God’s sovereignty) seems too hard or unpleasant. Sometimes we hold back because we are ashamed. Don’t be ashamed, for Jesus said:
> For **whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him** when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. (Luke 9:26) {emphasis mine}
The closer our relationship is to God and the better we know our Bible, the more confident we can be sharing the Good News to those around us, but no matter how much we prepare within ourselves, we must always lean on Jesus and do things in His power, not our own.
> For **God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline**. Therefore **do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord** or of me His prisoner, but join with *me* in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity (2 Timothy 1:7-9) {emphasis mine}
May God mold us and guide us to be a good witness and a good watchman, so we can shine the light of Jesus onto all the world and become the faithful servants we were designed to be for His glory.
Trust Jesus
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@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-03-02 21:55:47
For decades, the internet has been dominated by a handful of powerful corporations—gatekeepers who decide what we can say, see, and share. Social media platforms, search engines, and cloud services have become digital overlords, tracking our every move, monetizing our data, and silencing voices that don’t fit the narrative.
But a quiet revolution is underway. A new technology—simple yet profound—is rising from the digital underground. It’s called NOSTR, and it’s not just another app or platform. NOSTR is the new internet.
The Problem With the Old Internet
To understand the power of NOSTR, we need to recognize what’s broken in the internet we’ve come to accept as normal.
Corporate Control – A few companies decide who gets to speak and who gets banned. Free speech exists at the mercy of moderation teams and their algorithms.
Surveillance Economy – Your data is the product. Every click, like, and scroll is analyzed, packaged, and sold.
Censorship & Deplatforming – Alternative viewpoints? Independent thought? If it doesn’t align with the powers that be, it can be erased overnight or buried to deep to find.
Single Points of Failure – Servers go down, accounts get hacked, platforms disappear. Your digital life is at risk when everything is tied to one entity.
The internet wasn’t supposed to be this way. But centralized control has made it fragile, controlled, and weaponized against its own users.
Enter NOSTR.
What Is NOSTR?
NOSTR—short for “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays”—is a simple yet groundbreaking communication protocol. It’s not owned by anyone. It doesn’t have a CEO. It doesn’t depend on a single company to function. Instead, it is a network of independent relays, where users own their identities, data, and speech.
Imagine an internet where:
✔️ No corporation can silence you
✔️ No government can shut down the conversation
✔️ No single server crash can wipe out your account
✔️ You control your identity—no passwords, no lockouts
That’s what NOSTR enables.
Why NOSTR Changes Everything
NOSTR isn’t just another social media platform—it’s the foundation for an entirely new digital landscape. Today, it’s being used for Twitter-like conversations, but tomorrow it could power blogs, marketplaces, encrypted messaging, and financial transactions—all without middlemen.
Here’s why it’s revolutionary:
Freedom from Censorship – No platform bans. No speech policing. If one relay refuses to host your messages, another will.
True Digital Ownership – Your account is yours, tied to your private key. No company can take it away.
Interoperability – One identity works across all apps that use NOSTR, meaning you’re not trapped inside a walled garden.
Resilience – If one relay shuts down, the network lives on. Unlike traditional platforms, NOSTR has no single point of failure.
The Future of the Internet Has Arrived
Skeptics might say, “This sounds great, but will it actually replace the internet we know?”
The answer? It already is. Bitcoiners, free speech advocates, and tech pioneers are flooding onto NOSTR. Developers are building new tools every day. The old internet—bloated, censored, and controlled—is losing its grip.
We are witnessing the birth of a new digital age, one where power shifts from corporations back to individuals.
NOSTR isn’t just another platform—it’s the foundation for a freer internet.
And make no mistake: NOSTR is the new internet.
The only question is, are you ready to be a part of it?
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@ 04ff5a72:22ba7b2d
2025-03-02 20:55:22
## The Dark Side of Memecoins: How Internet Jokes Undermine Cryptocurrency's Legitimacy
The cryptocurrency landscape has been forever altered by the emergence of memecoins, digital assets created as jokes that have since evolved into significant financial instruments with multi-billion dollar market capitalizations. While proponents argue these tokens democratize finance and bring new users into the crypto ecosystem, the reality is far more concerning. Memecoins have introduced unprecedented levels of volatility, scams, and market manipulation that threaten to undermine the legitimacy of the entire blockchain industry. This article examines how what started as an internet joke has transformed into one of the most problematic aspects of cryptocurrency, tracing the journey from Dogecoin's humble beginnings through the explosion of copycat tokens and the widespread financial losses that have followed in their wake.
## The Birth of Dogecoin: When Cryptocurrency Became a Joke
Dogecoin, the original memecoin, emerged in December 2013 as a satirical response to the growing cryptocurrency speculation of the time. Software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer created Dogecoin as a lighthearted alternative to Bitcoin, featuring the face of a Shiba Inu dog from the popular "doge" meme as its logo and mascot. Unlike Bitcoin and other serious blockchain projects, Dogecoin was deliberately designed without a capped supply and with minimal technical innovation, positioning itself as the "fun and friendly Internet currency"[[1]]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin).
Despite its joke origins, Dogecoin quickly developed a passionate community that embraced its lighthearted approach to cryptocurrency. This community spirit manifested in various charitable endeavors, most notably in March 2014 when Dogecoin supporters raised Ð67.8 million (approximately $55,000 at the time) to sponsor NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Josh Wise. The "Moonrocket" No. 98 car featured prominently in the Aaron's 499 race at Talladega Superspeedway, bringing mainstream attention to what had started as an internet meme[[1]]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin). The community's enthusiasm continued when they successfully voted Wise into the Sprint All-Star Race, beating established NASCAR favorite Danica Patrick primarily through coordinated online efforts.
However, as Dogecoin gained popularity and its price began to rise, the project's founders became increasingly disillusioned. What had started as "crypto for sillies" was transforming into a speculative investment vehicle. Markus expressed discomfort when people began investing significant sums, stating: "when someone puts $20k in... that makes me really, really uncomfortable. I don't want to be the leader of a cult"[[11]]( https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/dogecoin-shitcoin-honest/). By mid-2014, Palmer had unsubscribed from the r/Dogecoin subreddit, and in 2015, he announced an "extended leave of absence" from the cryptocurrency community, describing the ecosystem as "toxic"[[11]]( https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/dogecoin-shitcoin-honest/). The founders' departure marked a turning point for Dogecoin, leaving it without its original guiding voices just as it was gaining mainstream recognition.
## Elon Musk: The Billionaire Memecoin Manipulator
After several years of relative stability, Dogecoin experienced a dramatic revival thanks largely to one high-profile supporter: Elon Musk. Beginning in 2019 but accelerating through 2020 and 2021, Musk's frequent tweets about Dogecoin triggered massive price movements, demonstrating the extraordinary influence a single individual could have on cryptocurrency markets. His support ranged from simple endorsements to more elaborate stunts, all contributing to Dogecoin's meteoric rise to a peak price of around $0.70 in May 2021[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/).
Musk's involvement with Dogecoin went beyond social media cheerleading. Tesla began accepting the cryptocurrency for some merchandise, giving it a veneer of legitimacy that few other memecoins could claim. Additionally, Musk revealed that he personally held Dogecoin in his investment portfolio, further cementing the relationship between the billionaire and the memecoin[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). Perhaps the most blatant example of Musk's market-moving power came in February 2023, when he jokingly introduced a dog as Twitter's new CEO with the caption: "The new CEO of Twitter is amazing." This single tweet caused significant price appreciation across multiple dog-themed cryptocurrencies, with Dogecoin rising 6.1%, Shiba Inu increasing 4.3%, and Floki surging an astonishing 39%[[12]]( https://bitcoinist.com/elon-musk-triggers-dogecoin-shiba-inu-price-surge/).
However, Musk's relationship with Dogecoin has not been without controversy. During his Saturday Night Live appearance in May 2021, Musk referred to Dogecoin as "a hustle," causing the price to plummet and erasing billions in market value overnight[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). This volatility led to a $258 billion lawsuit from Dogecoin investors who accused Musk of operating and manipulating a "Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme for profit, exposure and amusement"[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). The lawsuit alleges that Musk used his substantial platform to artificially inflate Dogecoin's price before allowing it to crash, benefiting early investors while leaving late arrivals with significant losses.
Markus and Palmer, the original creators of Dogecoin, have been vocal in their criticism of Musk’s involvement, accusing him of exploiting the project for personal gain while misleading retail investors. In a now-deleted tweet from 2021, Palmer called Musk a “grifter” who “sells a vision he doesn’t understand” and later stated that Musk’s influence over Dogecoin was a “calculated move to manipulate markets and extract wealth from crypto newcomers and his fanbase.”[[16]]( https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/05/30/dogecoin-jackson-palmer-elon-musk-cryptocurrency-bubble/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Markus, while less confrontational, has also distanced himself from Musk, emphasizing that Dogecoin was never intended to be a serious financial instrument and criticizing the billionaire’s attempts to position himself as the de facto leader of the project.
Their concerns were validated as Musk’s public endorsements led to wild price swings, causing many inexperienced investors to buy in at inflated prices before subsequent crashes wiped out billions in value. Palmer has gone so far as to argue that Musk embodies the very exploitation that he and Markus originally sought to parody with Dogecoin, turning what was once a harmless internet joke into a tool for financial manipulation.
More recently, Musk's cryptocurrency activities have attracted increased regulatory scrutiny. In February 2025, the SEC sued Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his Twitter stock purchases in 2022, to which Musk responded by calling the SEC a "Totally broken organization"[[13]]( https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/17/musk-doge-securities-exchange-commission-00204621). The connection between Musk's various crypto-related activities and his ongoing battles with regulators highlights the complex interplay between celebrity influence, market manipulation, and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency space.
## The Memecoin Explosion: From One Joke to Thousands
While Dogecoin remained the original and most recognizable memecoin for years, the explosion of copycat tokens began in earnest during early 2024, coinciding with the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the resulting surge in crypto market liquidity. This period marked the beginning of what many now refer to as the "memecoin bubble," characterized by thousands of new tokens with little to no utility beyond their humorous names and themes[[4]]( https://www.businessinsider.com/memecoins-cryptocurrency-altcoins-market-trump-libra-milei-celebrities-scams-regulation-2025-2).
The proliferation of memecoins was significantly accelerated by the introduction of user-friendly creation tools, most notably Pump.Fun, a Solana-based launchpad that drastically simplified the process of minting new tokens. By January 2025, according to Wired, this platform alone had facilitated the launch of nearly 6 million memecoin projects[[4]]( https://www.businessinsider.com/memecoins-cryptocurrency-altcoins-market-trump-libra-milei-celebrities-scams-regulation-2025-2). The ease of token creation led to an unprecedented flood of new cryptocurrencies, many explicitly designed to capitalize on trending topics, celebrity names, or internet memes with little consideration for long-term viability.
This memecoin explosion was not limited to Solana, though that blockchain became particularly associated with the phenomenon due to its low transaction fees and fast processing times. Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, Base blockchain, and other networks also saw significant memecoin activity as developers sought various platforms to launch their projects. Each blockchain developed its own memecoin ecosystem, with varying levels of scrutiny and security. Analysis of these ecosystems reveals concerning mortality rates across platforms, with Base leading at a 66.91% death rate, followed by Solana at 54.03% and Ethereum at 36.59%[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033).
The proliferation of memecoins brought with it an increase in security vulnerabilities and exploits. In February 2025, Pump.fun's official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, with hackers promoting fake tokens including a purported "official Pump.fun governance token"[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/). This incident resulted in approximately $600,000 being extracted from investors who purchased the fraudulent tokens, highlighting the security risks inherent in the loosely regulated memecoin ecosystem. Even more concerning, blockchain data firm Bubblemaps warned users that the promoted token was "heavily bundled and will dump," as 60% of the supply was controlled by just two wallet clusters[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/).
By February 2025, clear signs of exhaustion had begun to appear in the memecoin market. In what was described as a "crypto first," a memecoin launch on Pump.fun failed to reach its hard cap within the traditionally frenzied first 30 minutes of sale[[8]]( https://www.ainvest.com/news/crypto-meme-coin-launch-fails-hit-hard-cap-30-minutes-2502/). This unusual event signaled waning investor enthusiasm and growing skepticism about the sustainability of the memecoin phenomenon, with some community members describing the ongoing security issues as "the nail on the meme coin coffin"[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/).
## The Detrimental Impact on Cryptocurrency's Legitimacy
The rise of memecoins has had far-reaching negative consequences for the entire cryptocurrency industry, undermining years of effort to establish blockchain technology as a serious financial and technological innovation. These consequences manifest in multiple ways, from providing ammunition to crypto skeptics to directly harming retail investors through various scams and market manipulations.
Perhaps the most fundamental problem with memecoins is their inherent lack of utility and technological innovation. Unlike projects that aim to solve real-world problems through blockchain applications, memecoins typically offer no meaningful functionality beyond transfer and speculation. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been particularly blunt about this reality, warning that 99% of memecoins are scams designed to deceive investors[[7]]( https://bitcoinworld.co.in/cz-exposes-memecoin-crypto-scams/). This assessment is supported by research from Chainplay revealing a staggering 97% failure rate for memecoin projects since 2024, with an average lifespan of just one year compared to the typical three-year lifespan of other crypto projects[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033).
The prevalence of outright fraud within the memecoin ecosystem is particularly alarming. Analysis of security vulnerabilities in recent memecoin projects shows that Whitelisting, Tax modification, Antiwhale, and Blacklist are the most common vulnerabilities discovered in contracts from the past three months, with each threat becoming approximately 15% more common on average[[10]]( https://bdc.consulting/insights/MarketResearch/memecoins). Even more concerning, over 55% of meme coins are directly linked to malicious activities[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033), with rug pulls remaining the most prevalent form of memecoin scam[[14]]( https://cointelegraph.com/learn/articles/top-memecoin-scams).
The Trump memecoin ($TRUMP) debacle serves as a particularly stark illustration of the harm memecoins can inflict on unsuspecting investors. From its mid-January launch price of $76, Trump Coin plummeted to approximately $17, marking a nearly 80% decline and resulting in losses for 810,000 investors totaling over $2 billion[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). Meanwhile, early traders and insiders reportedly profited to the tune of $6.6 billion, with just 31 individuals making $669 million within days of the launch[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). The extent of insider activity was blatant – the first account to publicly bet on Trump Coin was created three hours before Trump's announcement, placing a wager exceeding $1 million, and the coin itself was created 12 hours before the public announcement[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses).
This pattern of insiders profiting at the expense of retail investors has become a defining characteristic of the memecoin ecosystem. A wallet identified as 6QSc2Cx acquired a large quantity of Trump Coin tokens at the opening price of $0.18 each, accumulating 5,971,750 tokens that would soon surge to $75 per token[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). Such examples of information asymmetry and market manipulation directly contradict the decentralized and egalitarian ethos that cryptocurrency was originally meant to embody.
The negative impact extends beyond direct financial losses to broader damage to cryptocurrency's reputation and regulatory standing. The involvement of political figures like Donald Trump and Argentina's President Javier Milei in memecoin projects has "pushed the space to a level of absurdity that can no longer be ignored," according to investment manager Travis Kling, who has described the current environment as "crime season"[[6]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). This characterization of the cryptocurrency space as lawless and predatory provides significant ammunition to critics who dismiss all blockchain technology as fraudulent or worthless.
## Conclusion: The Need for Industry Self-Regulation
The memecoin phenomenon represents a significant challenge to the cryptocurrency industry's efforts to gain mainstream legitimacy and adoption. What began as a lighthearted joke with Dogecoin has evolved into a troubling ecosystem characterized by market manipulation, fraud, and financial losses for retail investors. The statistics are sobering: an average of 2,020 memecoin projects die each month[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033), leaving a trail of lost investments and shattered confidence in their wake.
For cryptocurrency to fulfill its potential as a transformative technology, the industry must address the excesses and abuses of the memecoin sector. This will require not only more robust regulatory frameworks but also stronger self-regulation by exchanges, developers, and influencers. The memecoin bubble may have begun to deflate, but the damage to cryptocurrency's reputation will linger much longer, requiring concerted effort to rebuild trust and refocus attention on blockchain's legitimate use cases and innovations.
As we move forward, it is crucial to distinguish between genuine technological innovation and empty speculation. The future of cryptocurrency depends not on cartoon dogs or political memes, but on developing applications that solve real-world problems and create genuine value beyond the next pump and dump cycle. Only by rejecting the get-rich-quick mentality of memecoins can the industry hope to rebuild its credibility and realize the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
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@ f3873798:24b3f2f3
2025-03-02 20:00:47
No Brasil, o consumo de álcool não é apenas aceito socialmente, mas fortemente incentivado. A presença de bebidas alcoólicas é constante em festas, confraternizações e até mesmo no ambiente familiar. Quem se recusa a beber muitas vezes é visto como alguém “estranho”, “chato” ou antissocial. Essa mentalidade gera um ciclo vicioso de incentivo ao consumo, ignorando seus impactos negativos.
# A Pressão Social Pelo Consumo
Desde cedo, muitos brasileiros são introduzidos ao álcool sem qualquer reflexão sobre os riscos. Em algumas regiões, crianças experimentam bebidas alcoólicas ainda na infância, muitas vezes com o incentivo de familiares. A ideia de que “todo mundo bebe” cria um ambiente em que se recusar a ingerir álcool pode levar ao isolamento social e até mesmo a chacotas.
Aqueles que não bebem frequentemente se sentem excluídos de eventos sociais, pois a cultura ao redor do álcool é tão intensa que parece não haver espaço para quem faz uma escolha diferente. Em reuniões, festas e até mesmo encontros informais, a presença da bebida é praticamente obrigatória, reforçando a ideia de que a diversão depende dela.
# O Álcool e a Imprudência no Trânsito

Outro reflexo dessa cultura é a alta incidência de acidentes de trânsito causados pelo consumo de álcool. Apesar das campanhas de conscientização e das leis mais rígidas, dirigir embriagado ainda é um problema grave no Brasil. Muitos motoristas assumem o risco, acreditando que estão “bem o suficiente” para conduzir, colocando a própria vida e a de outras pessoas em perigo.
Infelizmente, essa imprudência não se limita ao ato de dirigir. Em festas e eventos regados a álcool, discussões e brigas são comuns, e atos de violência aumentam significativamente. O efeito entorpecente do álcool reduz a capacidade de julgamento, resultando em comportamentos agressivos e irresponsáveis.
# A Decadência e o Cenário Degradante

Outro aspecto ignorado pela cultura do álcool é a decadência humana observada em eventos onde o consumo excessivo é incentivado. Não é raro ver pessoas embriagadas vomitando ou até mesmo defecando em vias públicas, completamente inconscientes de seus atos. Essas cenas se tornaram tão comuns que são tratadas como algo natural, quando, na verdade, refletem um problema social sério.
O Carnaval é um dos exemplos mais emblemáticos desse fenômeno. O que deveria ser uma celebração cultural muitas vezes se transforma em um festival de exageros, onde a bebedeira extrema leva a uma série de consequências negativas, como furtos, brigas, acidentes e crimes diversos.
# O Lado Ignorado Dessa Cultura

Curiosamente, todos esses problemas são frequentemente minimizados ou ignorados. A sociedade foca apenas no aspecto festivo do álcool, sem considerar os prejuízos que ele causa. Pouco se discute sobre os impactos na saúde pública, na segurança e na dignidade dos indivíduos.
É importante ressaltar que este artigo não propõe a proibição do álcool nem adota uma visão moralista sobre o tema. O problema não está na bebida em si, mas na forma como é consumida e incentivada. O que se defende aqui é o equilíbrio e a responsabilidade.
Beber com moderação, respeitar os limites do próprio corpo e das pessoas ao redor, evitar a pressão social sobre aqueles que não bebem e nunca misturar álcool e direção são atitudes fundamentais para transformar essa cultura. O consumo consciente permite que momentos de celebração sejam realmente prazerosos, sem que se tornem um problema para quem bebe ou para a sociedade como um todo.
A diversão não precisa estar atrelada ao exagero. É possível aproveitar bons momentos sem perder o controle, sem colocar vidas em risco e sem alimentar um ciclo de imprudência. Repensar a forma como lidamos com o álcool é essencial para uma convivência mais saudável e responsável.
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@ d6affa19:9110b177
2025-03-02 19:43:03
i make my way downstairs,
the house is quiet now;
the little ones are finally asleep.
a soft drizzle from the shower fills the silence.
She must've gotten in already—
taking some time for Herself after a long day.
i grab two towels from the closet and toss them in the dryer.
She likes them warm.
unsure of how long She's been bathing,
i begin preparing the room.
i light a few of Her candles—
a sweet, autumn scent fills the air,
rich with hints of cinnamon and crisp leaves.
it wraps me in a pleasant embrace,
evoking memories of cozy evenings.
i turn off the lighting,
leaving only the candlelight flickering.
the room is illuminated with a warm, orange glow.
i go ahead and set out the oils and lotions—
wondering what She'll choose tonight...
anticipation quickens my heartbeat,
rousing a familiar longing.
with everything prepped,
i take some time to breathe in the atmosphere.
the gentle cascade of water still echoes from the bathroom.
it flows like a calming stream,
creating a soothing ambiance.
i lie down on the bed, closing my eyes.
a moment of stillness envelops me,
a brief escape from the day's chaos.
i've been looking forward to this.
i can feel my mindset shifting.
suddenly, the shower stops,
breaking the stillness.
my eyes quickly open.
a rush of enthusiasm surges through me.
i spring out of bed and retrieve Her towels from the dryer.
upon opening the bathroom door, i'm greeted by Her sweet voice, "Is that my good boy? Perfect timing."
a flash of heat creeps up my neck,
i can't help but grin.
my body relaxes,
the tension eases as i lean into Her approval.
i open the shower door then kneel down,
the soft bath mat cushions me.
steam from the shower fills the room,
creating a cocoon of warmth.
Her silhouette glows softly through the mist.
i offer the warm towels,
the fabric still radiating heat.
without a word She presents Her leg.
instinctively, i set one towel on my lap,
using the other i begin patting Her dry,
starting from Her pedicured foot.
Her smooth skin invites my touch—
but the plush towel acts as a barrier.
once She is satisfied,
i switch to the other leg,
continuing my attentive care.
"Did they give you any trouble?" She asks, Her tone light and curious.
"I hope they weren't too rough on you."
"not tonight, my Queen," i answer, still focused on my task.
"they fell asleep quickly—must've been exhausted."
"Good," She says with a relieved sigh.
She then snaps Her fingers—
signaling for me to hand Her the towel.
i comply, moving out of Her way.
She finishes drying Herself and wraps the towel snugly around Her body.
She casually grabs the other towel and wraps it around Her head,
then makes Her way into the bedroom.
i watch Her walk over to the nightstand,
setting the lavender oil to the front of it—
this is what She's chosen for the evening.
She then picks up Her phone,
settling onto the edge of the bed,
towel still wrapped around Her.
"Well done—I love it!" She says, Her voice rich with approval as She absorbs the arrangement.
Her words pull me from my thoughts,
another subtle flush creeping into my cheeks.
i make my way to the nightstand,
picking up the oil.
my pulse quickens as i kneel before Her,
the cool floor a stark contrast to my rising excitement.
She tilts Her head from behind Her phone, a playful glint in Her eyes.
"Don't you look so adorable down there?"
She leans forward slightly, Her expression shifting to one of command.
"It's been a long day. So be sure that you give My feet the attention they deserve tonight."
my stomach flutters as She lifts one foot.
i take it gently into my hands,
a shiver runs through me.
i pour a small amount of oil into my palm.
the scent of lavender mingles with the autumn candles.
as i massage it into Her foot,
i can't help but notice every detail—
the curve of Her arch draws me in,
the softness of Her skin captivates me.
She shifts Her foot slightly,
guiding me to the areas that demand my attention.
Her toes wiggle in response.
it's so mesmerizing...
with each stroke i feel my mind quieting.
the chill of the floor fades away.
there's only Her.
the rhythm of my hands,
the way the oil glides so smoothly,
the way She relaxes under my touch.
i lose myself in these sensations.
my thoughts slowly dissipate—
replaced by a feeling of clarity, of purpose.
i feel Her foot pull away,
momentarily releasing me from my trance.
it's had its fill.
She lifts the other one in front of me.
Her toes curling playfully.
my heartbeat skips.
a desperation fills my chest.
a longing.
to express my devotion in the most intimate way.
to worship the very thing that grounds Her—
that ties Her to this earth.
it's a yearning that goes beyond words.
i can almost taste the moment.
the connection it would bring.
...
i breathe deeply,
a heavy sigh escaping my lips—
lips that ache to honor Her every curve.
permission lingers in the air,
tantalizing and just out of reach.
i notice Her looking at me,
a giant smirk playing on Her lips,
Her phone now at Her side.
"Well..?" She teases, a mischievous look in Her eyes.
"What are you waiting for? It's not going to rub itself."
Her toes continue wiggling in front of me—taunting.
the urge simmers beneath the surface.
the denial resides like a sweet ache.
i breathe through it,
accepting Her limitation.
i'm grateful for the gift of this moment,
channeling the energy into the task at hand.
i gently embrace Her other foot,
admiring the delicate contours of Her ankle.
Her skin feels like silk against my fingertips.
i pour a few more drops of oil into my palm,
the velvety texture glides through my hands.
another burst of lavender dances in the air,
blending again with the persistent aroma of the candles.
i begin to knead Her other foot,
focusing on the arch,
applying a careful amount of pressure.
each stroke sends ripples of warmth through my hands,
i feel Her tension melting away beneath my touch.
She lets out a contented sigh and falls back on the bed taking it in.
"Mmmm, that feels good." She encourages.
i savor this privilege,
as the flickering candles cast a soft glow around us.
they dance slowly,
a soothing backdrop to the rhythm of my hands.
i trace the outline of Her heel,
feeling the delicate curves,
enthralled by Her foot's response.
with each gentle caress,
watching Her toes dance slightly,
a silent acknowledgement of my devotion.
as if pulled by a magnetic force,
i lean in closer,
inhaling the sweet aroma of lavender,
it's floral notes fused with the radiance of Her scent.
a sense of peace settles within me.
the weight of the day lifts,
replaced by the comforting embrace of surrender.
i'm here to please Her,
i'm here to honor Her,
i'm here to love Her.
lost in the act of serving,
i feel Her energy flow through me,
binding us together.
closer.
as i finish,
i look back up at Her.
my heart swells with pride.
She smiles down at me,
a knowing glimmer in Her eyes.
igniting a fire within me—
a sense of belonging.
right now,
i know exactly where i need to be—
kneeling before Her,
fully aligned with Her presence.
in these cherished rituals,
in this sacred exchange,
i find my place.
forever devoted...
"I love you, sweet boy." She whispers,
Her words deeply resonating,
echoing the truth of my heart—
that i am completely and utterly Hers.