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Kuroro Wilds Alpha is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. Kuroro Wilds is now live for players to enjoy. It's a free game where you can collect creatures and fight in action-based battles.
  2. There's a chance to earn over 30 million $KURO tokens by participating in the game. You can earn rewards through missions, quests, and by referring friends.
  3. Players can explore the Kuroro Islands, complete story missions, and unlock bonuses. It's a fun way to dive into a new gaming community!

Pixels Players: the $BERRY Sunset has Begun

Ronin’s Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. Convert $BERRY to in-game $PIXEL now through the Pixels dashboard before February 17th.
  2. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to convert and deposit your $BERRY into $PIXEL within the game.
  3. The $BERRY token will no longer have in-game utility, and the exchange rate between $BERRY and $PIXEL will decrease every 72 hours, so it's recommended to make the conversion soon.

What Lies Beneath

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 59 implied HN points • 11 Nov 21
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. There are coal cars from 1875 sitting at the bottom of Lake Washington. They sank during a storm and divers found them in the 1990s.
  2. Submerged forests in Lake Washington are remnants from an earthquake about 1,100 years ago. Some trees are still well-preserved under the water.
  3. Excavations for light rail in Seattle uncovered old items like shoes and bottles, showing the area's diverse history. These findings help us understand the past better.

Five ways to improve developer experience in web3

web3 devx • 2 HN points • 05 May 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Developer Experience (DevX) is crucial in web3 as it drives transaction volume, TVL, and revenue.
  2. Great DevX involves creating a North Star Metric, focusing on Developer Moments of Truth (DMOT), and structuring documentation around key use cases.
  3. To improve DevX, companies should over-engineer solutions for the unhappy path, leverage the community through grants, airdrops, and bug bounty programs.

Spring hath Sprung

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 02 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Spring is a time of new growth, like the blooming of camas flowers, which are beautiful but can cause some digestive issues if eaten in large amounts.
  2. Many birds, like black-capped chickadees, are busy building nests, which is an exciting sign of the season's arrival.
  3. Weeds grow quickly in spring, and while they can be seen as a nuisance, they might also play a beneficial role in the ecosystem.
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The Smoothest Mint of All Time

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. Ronin hosted a successful NFT mint, selling out 3,000 NFTs in under an hour.
  2. Ronin's infrastructure works well under pressure, handling 1.5K transactions in 3 minutes.
  3. The community gave overwhelmingly positive feedback after the NFT mint on Ronin.

VFYW: Say Hy! To An Easy One

The Weekly Dish • 15 implied HN points • 09 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The latest contest featured a city that many sleuths found easier to identify, thanks in part to recognizable landmarks.
  2. Participants shared their experiences and frustrations in solving previous contests, often expressing regrets for missed guesses.
  3. Community members used various clues from the photos, like hotel signs and architecture, to find the correct location, showcasing their detective skills.

Celebrating Simple Gifts

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. We often feel disconnected from each other and struggle with feelings of anxiety and emptiness. It's important to reconnect with family, friends, and community to find purpose and meaning in life.
  2. Physical labor and simple tasks can bring a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Engaging in work with our hands helps us appreciate the world around us and cultivates peace.
  3. Simple gifts in life are valuable and can help combat negative influences from modern media and society. Focusing on these gifts can lead to a happier, more centered existence.

Remembering the Palisades

Natural Selections • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The Palisades was a vibrant neighborhood with places like Mort's Deli and The Hot Dog Show, creating a sense of community and fond memories.
  2. Significant changes, including fires, have destroyed many landmarks in the Palisades, leaving a lasting impact on the residents and the area's character.
  3. The aftermath of such disasters raises questions about housing and recovery for people who have lost their homes in an already expensive city.

A dance with serendipity

Building the Builders • 11 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Nicole Ruiz shows how unexpected paths can lead to fulfilling lives. Her journey from VC to homemaking highlights the beauty of adapting to new roles.
  2. Building connections and community can be done in creative ways. Nicole uses a personal 'CRM' to keep track of her neighbors and their interests.
  3. Having a strong intellectual background can shape one's perspective on life. Nicole's education taught her the importance of curiosity and community in living a rich life.

What's new in Svelte: April 2023

The (Unofficial) Svelte JS Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Loads of new features in the Svelte compiler like support for 'svelte-ignore' and improvements in inputs and transitions
  2. Updates in SvelteKit include new features like 'cookies.getAll' and enhancements in managing form submission status
  3. Community showcase highlights various apps, sites built with Svelte, learning resources, and libraries/tools/components

Coming back around

New World Same Humans • 40 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The newsletter New World Same Humans by David Mattin is back after a pause.
  2. Leo, who had an operation, has recovered successfully.
  3. The newsletter will continue with weekly updates, essays, and a new community format.

Tired

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 3 implied HN points • 14 Aug 25
🎾 Sports Community
  1. The author is feeling tired but happy after a big event called City2Surf. They experienced a lot but enjoyed it a lot too.
  2. They mention that their nervous system feels worn out, showing that even fun activities can be exhausting.
  3. The author is excited about the event for next year and encourages others to join them.

Wild Forest’s $WF Token Community Rounds are NEXT WEEK!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. The $WF token sale is happening soon, from December 5th to December 6th. It's for RON stakers, specific leaders, and the Wild Forest community.
  2. During the sale, 44 million tokens will be available at $0.045 each, which can be used in the game for features like ranking up and buying items.
  3. To participate, you'll need to stake wRON before the sale and meet some identification requirements. Make sure to check if you're eligible!

Literature in the Age of Content Production

The Leftovers • 39 implied HN points • 03 Sep 21
📚 Literature Community
  1. Literature faces challenges in the age of content production, with authors struggling to make a living and facing difficulties in publishing and selling books.
  2. The traditional path to becoming a writer, such as pursuing expensive MFAs, may not guarantee success or recognition, highlighting the need for continuous writing and learning.
  3. Despite concerns about the state of Literature, it remains alive and thriving in the passion for words and storytelling, existing beyond the superficial debates and challenges of the modern age.

Collective Experiences

Working Theorys • 54 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Humans are wired to connect with others through shared context.
  2. Collective experiences create valuable shared context, fostering social connections and community.
  3. Products create collective experiences through actions like making collective action a core feature and turning content into rare events.

Lecture 09 Replay + LOGML 2022

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 22
🚌 Education Community
  1. The lecture 09 replay covering the application of cyclic groups and DLP in cryptography is available on YouTube.
  2. Future plans include a mini-course series on cryptography focusing on DLP cryptographic systems for security assurance.
  3. Joining the Discord Community is encouraged for organizing group study sessions and accessing live study session links.

Searching For My City

Reboot • 24 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Early online communities like Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) fostered local connections and community building through text-based websites and local forums.
  2. Platforms like Yelp and Google Maps have shifted the focus from local community engagement to commercialized consumption, impacting the way we interact with and perceive our cities.
  3. Creating and sustaining place-based digital networks presents challenges, but initiatives like DIY internet radio stations showcase the potential for online communities to embrace local culture and connection.

Hello, world !

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jun 21
🌐 International Community
  1. Women On Rails Newsletter shares news on the Ruby and Rails community, selected articles on web news and code tips, and something to get inspired.
  2. The newsletter is available in English, translated by Aurelie and Stefanni, opening up the content to a wider audience.
  3. You can subscribe to the newsletter and also share it with your friends to spread the knowledge and inspiration further.

The Takeconomy

Kyla’s Newsletter • 47 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Opinions can become assets in a 'Takeconomy' driven by volume and aggressive trading.
  2. Language can both connect us and disconnect us, shaping our perception of reality.
  3. Haunted houses and unstable homes serve as metaphors for unexpected turmoil in familiar places.

EVENT: Empowered Ed Leadership Summit

Journal of Free Black Thought • 11 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🚌 Education Community
  1. The Empowered Ed Leadership Summit is happening in Sacramento from October 27-29. It's focused on improving education by promoting critical thinking and mutual respect.
  2. A diverse group of organizations is working together to counter political agendas in school curricula. They want classrooms to be inclusive without pushing one-sided views.
  3. The summit aims to create practical plans to make education better by teaching students how to think critically rather than telling them what to think.

Youtube's original sin-g

escape the algorithm • 39 implied HN points • 24 Aug 21
🎶 Music Community
  1. The internet often presents a limited subset of human creativity that is tailored to algorithms for consumption.
  2. Exploring original music on platforms like YouTube through unconventional means can unearth hidden gems despite low view counts.
  3. Discovering music through personal exploration can offer a more meaningful and unique experience compared to algorithm-curated content.

I’m making a movie

The Next Chapter • 3 implied HN points • 15 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The film 'After Moonrise' focuses on the relationship between a mother and daughter, exploring themes of grief and healing together. It's about understanding and connecting across generations.
  2. The filmmaker is learning the craft through various classes and hands-on experience, despite not having a formal background in film. They are excited about the journey and value community support.
  3. The project relies on crowdfunding to cover costs like production and post-production, and the creator invites others to join in by contributing or spreading the word.

June Open Thread and Subscriber Video (2025)

The Corbett Report • 4 implied HN points • 01 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community
  1. The monthly open thread is a space for members to discuss news and share thoughts on important topics.
  2. There is a Subscriber Exclusive video that features a discussion on engaging with audiences and the future of the media.
  3. Membership helps support independent media and allows for participation in conversations on various subjects.

Nashville Meetup - Feb 20th

Marginally Compelling • 7 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. There's a meetup in Nashville on February 20th where you can meet friends and new people.
  2. You can sign up for a free trial to read more about the event and the author's posts.
  3. It's a good opportunity to socialize and connect with others in the area.

$500,000+ in New Prizes!

Vesuvius Challenge • 21 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
💼 Business Community
  1. Over $500,000 in new prizes announced for 2024, including a $100,000 Grand Prize.
  2. Various prizes like the First Automated Segmentation Prize, First Letters Prizes, and Monthly Progress Prizes aim to drive progress towards community goals.
  3. Opportunities for second place prizes add to the total prize pool, providing even more chances for participants to win.

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

The Ideaspace • 21 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Community
  1. The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet is a book capturing a critical moment in internet history, exploring the concept of retreating to 'dark forests' online as a response to mainstream internet behaviors.
  2. The book is a limited first-edition run of 1,000 copies available for purchase through Metalabel, offering a beautifully designed narrative of life on the web.
  3. Metalabel is a new platform supporting the selling, releasing, and exhibiting of various creative works, providing a space for creative groups to collaborate and share their work and audiences.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #66

Creative Destruction • 22 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Aggressively tackle climate breakdown with mass mobilization after severe shock.
  2. Systemic transformation needed for beautifying the world to boost sustainability and social justice.
  3. Shift from collective outrage to cooperation and shared hope for societal change.

Reveal Your Contradictions

David Spinks' Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. It's normal to feel conflicting emotions about big issues, like elections. You can acknowledge these feelings instead of trying to pick one side.
  2. Naming your contradictions can help you connect with others. It shows you're human, which encourages openness and shared understanding.
  3. Holding in your feelings can distance you from others. Embracing your messy thoughts can lead to more acceptance of different opinions and experiences.

Hardcore Meditation

What's Important? • 8 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Meditation can be a personal and unique journey. It's important to find a practice that suits you, whether that's focusing on breath, visualization, or something else.
  2. Community and connection with others who understand meditation can make a big difference. Sharing experiences and learning from others helps everyone grow in their practice.
  3. It's natural to have ups and downs in meditation. Being flexible and open to different methods can lead to better understanding and deeper insights over time.

SROs & Boarding Houses Are More Than Hype | YIMBYtown 2024

Cornerstone • 2 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. Every $100 increase in Houston's rents leads to a 9% increase in the local homeless population, highlighting the critical link between housing affordability and homelessness.
  2. Single-room occupancy apartments (SROs) are seen as a viable solution to homelessness by experts, offering a historical perspective and potential to address regulatory challenges for implementation.
  3. SROs could provide a missing piece in combatting mass homelessness by offering a land-efficient, socially diverse housing option suitable for various demographics, advocating for their integration and allowing them is crucial for progress.