The $3,000,000 Ethereum Jackpot You Literally Just Slept On

 

Whew: That's a whole lotta ETH

Congrats to the winner of FOMO 3D Long Round 1: 10.5K ETH ($2.93M USD) 😬

Round 2 is already underway with 5.5K ETH ($1.5M) seeded from the previous jackpot, up to 6.4K ETH already as of this posting. 🚀🚀 

What does this all mean? It means that a crazy new Ethereum-based game that many largely wrote off as a Ponzi scheme actually paid out exactly like the smart contract promised it would.  

Seeing how it took an inordinate amount of patience, ETH, and luck, the game is more akin to a lottery - one in which you earn dividends on your shot to win big. And if you hold P3D - the evolutionary smart contract financial ecosystem that receives dividends from the game - you earned dividends there as well. Think about all the suckers who buy into lotteries around the world who don't even get divs...

Justo put it best in his embedded picture in this tweet: Just imagine withdrawing 10,469 Ethereum... (for only $0.15 in fees at that - take that, Big Centralized Banks!). 

For more on how to play P3D or FOMO 3D, check out my earlier article in Black Enterprise. `10





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Crypto Basics - EXPLAINED

The folks at Upfolio have compiled several dead simple explainers on bitcoin, blockchain, and several other cryptocurrencies. Worth checking out if you're a crypto/blockchain newbie like we all once were. Click here or the image above to explore!

ECONOMICS OF FEAR (OF MISSING OUT): THE FOMO 3D PHENOMENON

My latest post for BlackEnterprise.com. Read here.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #21: P3D, FOMO3D & FOMO Short Update 7-29-18

Edwardo updates the progress of the P3D contract after a full week of FOMO3D, plus recaps the fallout from the first two days of FOMO Short - and its $800K Round 1 winner.


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Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #20: P3D & FOMO 3D Explained 7-20-18

A giddy Edwardo deep dives into the POWH3D (P3D) & FOMO 3D phenomenon, from how it works to counting his dividends in real time. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.


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DYOR: MONERO (XMR)

Elevator Pitch: Monero is a popular privacy coin specializing in quick, peer-to-peer anonymous transactions.

Raise your hand if you like everybody all up in your business! Yeah – didn't think so. Monero is the type of cryptocurrency built for discretion, anonymity, and maintaining your personal privacy. 

Monero's popularity also lay in the fact that it works: As a one-time Bitpetite victim, I can attest to how well this privacy coin was used. The con artists behind that lending platform debacle exchanged users' Bitcoin for Monero, exit-scammed, and haven't been found since. Well played, mini-Madoffs – you got me. 

Let's take a quick look at some of Monero's features from our accompanying Digital Asset Evaluation score sheet, courtesy of SPACESUIT X.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #19: Media Mining, PinkDate & Litecoin Buys a Bank 7-12-18

Edwardo goes all-in on a new business model for online media, an update on the PinkDate ICO, and the ramifications behind Litecoin's founder buying a bank. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #18: Startup/ICO Lawyer Shanita Nicholas 7-5-18

Shanita Nicholas returns to the pod to talk about the US regulatory environment for ICOs and crypto, plus a GLOW-ing edition of For the Culture. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M. 

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #17: Black Enterprise's Samara Lynn 6-20-18

Samara returns to recap with Edwardo their trip to the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit, the impact of cryptocurrency for the Black community, and preview BE’s upcoming TechConnext conference. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.

Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit Review

Your one-stop shop for all things surrounding Edwardo Jackson's visit to the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit to talk crypto!

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Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #16: Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit Recap 6-12-18

Edwardo recaps an educational and inspiring trip to participate in a cryptocurrency panel at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #15: Black Enterprise's Samara Lynn

In advance of their panel at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Summit, Black Enterprise Digital Manager Samara Lynn discusses her crypto beginnings (1:30), the future of crypto and the Black community (8:40), as well as what she’s looking forward to at the convention in Charlotte, NC (18:25). Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #14 CNBC's Courtenay Brown, BCH Controversy & Era of the Jokecoin 6-3-18

CNBC segment producer Courtenay Brown returns to the pod to talk Bitcoin Cash (8:35), Bittrex offering USD pairs (31:51), if fiat and crypto can co-exist (43:25), and the dawn of the jokecoin era (49:22). Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M. 

Coming Attractions 6-2-18

Edwardo previews upcoming interviews, opines on the PinkDate ICO, and shills his appearance at the upcoming Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Charlotte, NC. Visit the site at https://ift.tt/1aoHv0M.

The post that started it all

I'd first heard about bitcoin on an episode of The Good Wife in 2012. But it seemed so fantastical, it didn't register - so I moved on.

I miss Alicia Florrick...

Then, I stumbled across a video with Max Keiser when I was working at Upworthy as a contributing curator in March 2013. Then it all clicked for me.

Here's my original post for Upworthy. My, how we've grown... #HODL

Get a Grip and Dump Your Bags Settings 3-27-18

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Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #13: CNBC's Courtenay Brown, Wall St. vs. Crypto & Profit Trailer 3-21-18

Edwardo welcomes back for the first time CNBC segment producer Courtenay Brown to discuss bridging the Wall Street-cryptocurrency divide (6:30), the weekly Coin Count (25:35), Bot Talk featuring his Profit Trailer trading bot ROI (41:15), and a review of PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING (53:35).

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Get your moonboots on? Profit Trailer Settings update, Charts & More

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There Go That Man Again: John Oliver Spotlights Bitcoin

You haven't made it big until John Oliver has mocked you. Warts and all, "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" gives the most comprehensive look at the current state of play in bitcoin today. Even down to the (ugh) Biiiiiiiiiiiitconneeeeeeeect man. Enjoy? #wemadeit

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #12: 2% Profit Trailer Settings REVEALED 3-11-18

Rocking a surgery recovery beard, Edwardo returns from hiatus to update the Coin Count (2:45), discuss Profit Trailer cryptocurrency trading bot settings DURING Bot Talk (13:30), and review the movie GAME NIGHT (33:05). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #11: Lonely Hearts Valentine's Day Edition: Bitcoin Bottoms, Profit Trailer & Wanchain 2-14-18

On this Valentine's Day solopod, Edwardo ponders whether bitcoin's bottomed out (0:50); the Crypto Face Honorary Coin Count (9:40); unveils his Profit Trailer bitcoin trading bot named ROI (22:40); explores Wanchain (37:00); and reviews the MAD love of PHANTOM THREAD (43:35). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

Memes of the Week 2-9-18

One thing a good week of extreme volatility will do for crypto is produce some quality memes (and dig up some classic ones).

Sit back and enjoy the crypto coaster

Elon Musk knows the deal. Get your spacesuits ready!

Enjoy the Bitcoin market cycle like Elmo

When nocoiners tell you to sell the higher lows

Why yes. Yes, we do (get 'em while they're cheap!)

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #10: Startup Lawyer Shanita Nicholas, Puerto Rico Cryptopia, Neo & Coinvest 2-7-18

A technically challenged Edwardo welcomes startup lawyer/entrepreneur Shanita Nicholas to the pod to discuss Puerto Rico cryptopia/colonization (14:25), the weekly Coin Count (28:42), her favorite altcoin (of the week) Neo (34:25), ICO DYK's Coinvest (44:30), Ask a BTC Guy's Q&A bitcoin giveaway (49:12), and his fave weekly hour of pure TV comedy with GROWN-ISH and ALONE TOGETHER (53:58). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #9: Cryptocelebrities, Icon & The ICO Manifesto 1-25-18

Showing off his brand new Brave browser, Edwardo discusses the welcome increase of minority participation in crypto (1:30), cryptocelebrities token phenomenon (6:55), the weekly Coin Count (10:33), Altcoin of the Week Icon (20:05), The ICO Manifesto to picking winners (23:20), Ask a BTC Guy's Q&A bitcoin giveaway (28:10), and a movie review of DEN OF THIEVES (36:46). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #8: Why Ripple Will Win, GG Bitconnect & Electroneum w/Patwin Lawrence 1-17-18

Edwardo welcomes "Black Republican/Black Democrats" co-host Patwin Lawrence to discuss his belief in the longevity of Ripple (4:05), unpack the demise of Bitconnect (24:04), the weekly Coin Count (38:55), Altcoin of the Week Electroneum (47:45), ICO DYK's WePower (50:20), Ask a BTC Guy's Q&A bitcoin giveaway (58:35), and a community-centric movie review of THE GODFATHER (1:07:16). Apologies for the technical difficulties - growing pains! Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #7: Jamie Dimon Learns Why the Blockchain Always Wins 1-10-18

Jamie Dimon bends the knee to bitcoin (2:01), BitconnectX shuts out the US investor (4:40), the weekly Coin Count (14:48), Altcoin of the Week Tron (28:50), ICO DYK's look at Telegram (35:50), Ask a BTC Guy's Q&A bitcoin giveaway (40:35), and a movie review of THE COMMUTER (50:20). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com.

The Week in Memes 1-8-18

Occasionally we come across some fun/ny memes and videos in our crypto travels. A sampling from the past several days:

These properties should be swapping real estate every week (click to enlarge)

Blacks in Bitcoin Podcast #6: Rise of Ripple, BitconnectX & RCN 1-4-18

Battling some technical difficulties (sorry about the video & audio quality, y'all!), Edwardo explores the dramatic rise of Ripple (3:05), ICO DYK's BitconnectX and its mysterious announcement (17:50), the weekly Coin Count (25:30), Altcoin of the Week Ripio (44:15), and the Oscar bait-y DARKEST HOUR (57:30). Visit the site at http://www.blacksinbitcoin.com. SUPPORT BiB! Signup with Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/join/51e99dceffe4aab30f000007 Join Bitconnect: https://bitconnect.co/?ref=BlksnBitcoin Get altcoins at Binance: https://www.binance.com/?ref=16139293 Track your coins at Altpocket: https://altpocket.io/?ref=cjzqc9Gr2y Tip some BTC: 14Nqds2QMwtp6Sox8H45tjuaDBzBc5Eawy EMAIL me your questions for a chance at free BTC at blacksinbitcoin@gmail.com LINKS! Ripple’s rise: http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/02/technology/what-is-ripple-cryptocurrency/ BitconnectX: http://www.bitconnectx.co/ Bitconnect Roadmap 2018: https://bitconnectcoin.co/roadmap-2018 Ripio Credit Network: https://ripiocredit.network/ Bloom Timeline: https://blog.hellobloom.io/2017-2018-bloom-timeline-and-deadlines-8b5f4e7cb834

Coin Lives Matter: HBD, Bitcoin!

On this date 9 years ago, the genesis block of Bitcoin and the blockchain was born. In it, the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto attached a lil F.U. to the banking bailout culture with it. Happy birthday, Bitcoin!

Partially in its honor (and because I just found this neat little video), here is a CNBC (of all places) guy explaining the fairly steady rise of bitcoin through logarithmic charts. Charts, people - charts!

Happy birthday, Bitcoin. I don't care what these baby altcoins say. You're still #1 on CoinMarketCap, and #1 in our hearts.