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Topic: [FINISHED] Educational giveaway | guess first Bitcoin Block in 2020 [9.5 mBTC] (Read 2753 times)

legendary
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Sorry for this slight "Frankenstein" revival but I've got to say that this was an incredible idea for a contest. I'm not even talking about the prize money, I'm more talking about the idea - one really needs to understand how mining works in order to give an assertive / sustained guess - and the whole community reaction that was driven to it and how helpful the posts ended up being (particularly the ones that explained why they thought that X block will be mined.). It was also really awesome seeing the last threads where users were carefully watching blocks being mined and their guesses being somewhat ... surpassed.

Congratulations on this one 1miau! Do you plan on doing some more of these "giveaways" in the future? I've been thinking in other topics that could be covered but so far I haven't come up with anything as insightful as yours. What do you think of "increasing" the scale of another contest such this one but this time also include local boards?
Hi!

Sorry for my late reply, I didn't follow my topic here, so your very nice reply went unnoticed.  Cheesy

I'm currently planning a new one, but posted on our local (German) board. That's why I came back to this topic and saw your reply.
I can also launch a new giveaway here, again in Beginners and Help as it's very useful and we have some Newbies here.
For new ideas, please let me know if there should be changes, how long our giveaway should be running (right now, still plenty time is left).

So yes, I'm open for a new round.  Wink
legendary
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Sorry for this slight "Frankenstein" revival but I've got to say that this was an incredible idea for a contest. I'm not even talking about the prize money, I'm more talking about the idea - one really needs to understand how mining works in order to give an assertive / sustained guess - and the whole community reaction that was driven to it and how helpful the posts ended up being (particularly the ones that explained why they thought that X block will be mined.). It was also really awesome seeing the last threads where users were carefully watching blocks being mined and their guesses being somewhat ... surpassed.

Congratulations on this one 1miau! Do you plan on doing some more of these "giveaways" in the future? I've been thinking in other topics that could be covered but so far I haven't come up with anything as insightful as yours. What do you think of "increasing" the scale of another contest such this one but this time also include local boards?
legendary
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I'm doing a new giveaway but it's only a simple one: 1miau 2nd anniversary giveaway [2 mBTC]

Rules (Please read! If you are caught not reading the rules, I reserve the right to reject you):

  • Each user can submit 1 number between 0 and 99. Watch out, which numbers are already taken.
  • No random spots!
  • You are not allowed to edit your post later. Once on the list, your number is set, so choose carefully!
  • To prevent cheating, your account needs to have at least 10 earned Merit, airdropped Merit doesn’t count.
  • Don’t have valid negative trust from DT on your account (negative trust: more negative feedback than positive feedback).
  • One account per person, please be honest. If someone uses multiple accounts to abuse my giveaway and I catch you, you and your alts will get negative trust.
  • We will roll when every spot is taken and I announce it.



Reward:

2 mBTC



How to choose a winner:

Relevant are the last two numbers of the Bitcoin block hash, which will be announced before we roll, for example:

I’ve announced to roll with block 603028 (https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/603028)

Result:

https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/00000000000000000007872abcd785f515daecfb9c1206b7ea9e87fa51b0afec

Winner: 10


24 spots left, be fast!
legendary
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I've also included Royse777.
I have done my part too and with this I guess we are done with this game?
Yes, everyone got paid:

First place: 6 mBTC

______________________________
1miau5 mBTCpaid
Royse7771 mBTCpaid


Second place: 3.5 mBTC:

______________________________
1miau2.5 mBTCpaid
Royse7771 mBTCpaid
And many thanks for your contribution to the price pool!



It was nice to be a part of this giveaway. See you all until the next one (if there is any of course).

i have missed this giveaway but i will definitely wait and join the another one which you will start. Vote no. 10 goes in from my side
as giveaways are great.  Smiley
I'll update everyone here when I'll start a new one.  Wink
hero member
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1miau, that would be great! What do you have in mind now?
I'll announce it in around 1 or 2 weeks, so stay tuned. Or how shitcoins would say: soon.  Cheesy


i have missed this giveaway but i will definitely wait and join the another one which you will start. Vote no. 10 goes in from my side
as giveaways are great.  Smiley

legendary
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I've also included Royse777.
I have done my part too and with this I guess we are done with this game?

It was nice to be a part of this giveaway. See you all until the next one (if there is any of course).

Thanks 1miau and everyone else. Big congratulations to the winners too.

Cheers,

Edit: And finally my vote:

legendary
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1miau, that would be great! What do you have in mind now?
I'll announce it in around 1 or 2 weeks, so stay tuned. Or how shitcoins would say: soon.  Cheesy



Will send you a PM a bit later.
Payment sent (2.5mBTC) and replied in PM. I've also included Royse777.
legendary
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I'm here!

Thanks 1miau!

Will send you a PM a bit later.
hero member
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1miau, that would be great! What do you have in mind now?
I'm sure many other will want a new contest Smiley

You bet, I've yet to win a single one :c
legendary
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1miau, that would be great! What do you have in mind now?
I'm sure many other will want a new contest Smiley
legendary
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For any creative idea, you will find me always in your side with some donations if necessary. Feel free if you even need to discuss anything in PM about anything. I am very welcoming and friendly next door neighbor :-D
Much appreciated. =)
I'm always open to new ideas like micgoossens did in his recent discussion about his giveaway standardsSmiley

Regarding Phil_S: if he doesn't respond here this weekend I'll just shoot him a PM.

I want to confirm that I have received my prize from. Both 1miau and Royse
Nice!
I hope you'll use it wisely (HODL)  Wink


And for everyone else: I've added a new poll if there's demand for a second round.
hero member
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I believe I paid nelson4lov just few minutes ago

I want to confirm that I have received my prize from. Both 1miau and Royse
 
Once again, I want to thank both of you for the opportunity. I learnt something new during the contest. Thanks a lot.
legendary
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I believe I paid nelson4lov just few minutes ago, now waiting for Phil_S's address to send his share.

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I hope so.  Smiley
For any creative idea, you will find me always in your side with some donations if necessary. Feel free if you even need to discuss anything in PM about anything. I am very welcoming and friendly next door neighbor :-D

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(and to show that party is over for Faketoshi & Co).

So I was basically 142 blocks slower than bitcoin block. It's another proof of bitcoin network being fast Smiley. Craig W and Ver must be very rekt from this coz they will have no chance to shill their shitcoins (Suckers!) :-P
edited by me  Smiley
Well done on editing :-P
I hope Ver and Craig do not come up with new trolling idea in this year and let us live in peace.

Happy new year again to everyone.
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Not bad! I didn't expect being placed in third, and it was a learning experience for me though. I should've included the variable changes in the hash rate, making it averaged differently for on different days and maybe averaging the average. Lol. Anyways, thanks for this opportunity, @1miau. Just like what Upgrade00 said, hoping for another event like this. Happy 2020!
legendary
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Congratulations to the winners and great initiative by @1miau, also very professionally executed. I hope we can do (something like) this again soon.
legendary
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The first block mined in 2020 (at CET) was block number 610682.

So, nelson4lov and Phil_S win first place and second place of the contest respectively.

Congratulations to both of you, nelson4lov and Phil_S.

Happy new year to everyone and thanks 1miau for the contest.

Wish all of you a year full of happiness.
You are right, we have a final result:

BlockAccountGapRank
______________________________________________________________
....
610,640hosseinimr93424
610,668nelson4lov141
610,682first Block 20200
610,699Phil_S172
610,720crwth383
....

We have 2 winners:

1st place: nelson4lov
2nd place: Phil_S

So, please send your address here or in PM to receive your valuable BTC.  Smiley



It was a pleasure for me to arrange this giveaway and I want to thank everyone who gave insights how your prediction was calculated.
Many thanks also to Royse777 for your contribution to the prize pool (and to show that party is over for Faketoshi & Co).

So I was basically 142 blocks slower than bitcoin block. It's another proof of bitcoin network being fast Smiley. Craig W and Ver must be very rekt from this coz they will have no chance to shill their shitcoins (Suckers!) :-P
edited by me  Smiley


By the way, it was a very good educational idea and I hope we will see more creative initiative like this in future. Good job!
I hope so.  Smiley

And a successful 2020 to everyone!
legendary
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The first block of 2020 was block number 610,682 while your prediction was 610,540.
It means that bitcoin network is even faster than what you expected to be. Now, Craig and Ver are probably ashamed of themselves. Grin  Wink
Okay this demonstrates that I am good at math but ends up with upside down result :-P
No more party for Craig and Ver. Sorry fellas! :-D
legendary
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So I was basically 142 blocks faster than bitcoin block.
The first block of 2020 was block number 610,682 while your prediction was 610,540.
It means that bitcoin network is even faster than what you expected to be. Now, Craig and Ver are probably ashamed of themselves. Grin  Wink
legendary
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So I was basically 142 blocks faster than bitcoin block. It's another proof of bitcoin network being slow (/s). Craig W and Ver must be very pleased with this coz they will take this chance and will start pitching their shitcoins (Suckers!) :-P

Anyway, jokes aside. Happy New year and congrats to the Winners!

@1miau, once you will have both addresses then can you please PM the addresses so that I can send the funds that I promised.
By the way, it was a very good educational idea and I hope we will see more creative initiative like this in future. Good job!


Cheers,
hero member
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The first block mined in 2020 (at CET) was block number 610682.

So, nelson4lov and Phil_S win first place and second place of the contest respectively.

Congratulations to both of you, nelson4lov and Phil_S.

Happy new year to everyone and thanks 1miau for the contest.

Wish all of you a year full of happiness.

Perfect way to start the year 🔥. A big thank you to 1miau for putting up a contest like this. Happy new year Everyone. Here's to making everyday in 2020 count 🥂



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