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My Splinterlands Journey (3 Years+) | Splinterlands #320

9 Nov 2023 3 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The splinterlands team have set out a new challenge for the splinterlands community. The challenge is for everyone in the community to write about their splinterlands journey.   Where It All Began My splinterlands journey began in 2020 when a post by...

Timing the Market vs Time in the Market - Which Is Important?

7 Nov 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

In the world of crypto there is a debate that confuses both new and experienced investors; timing the market versus time in the market. We will delve into this topic. It's important to note that the information provided here is for purposes only and...

SBF Guilty and Bittrex fall from Grace | Crypto Weekly Brew #014

6 Nov 2023 2 minute read 1 comment mercurial9

In this week’s crypto weekly brew, we dive into the stories that have been hitting the headlines, from courtroom dramas to stablecoins, whistle-blowers and the cyclical journey of cryptocurrency exchanges, please read on to get more information.   SB...

Taking Sides Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #319

3 Nov 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Taking Sides Ruleset.   Ruleset Details The Taking Sides ruleset negates the use of Neutral unit cards in battles and typically, Neutral unit cards are valued for their utility and versatility in splint...

Road to Runi - Update 12 | Splinterlands #318

2 Nov 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

Another week has passed by in the splinterlands ecosystem. We had another season end; an eventful Town Square and more Rebellion pre-sale packs being sold. This week’s Town Square we got more insight into Rebellion development and the Land 1.5 releas...

Is Financial Education The Key To Long-Term Wealth?

31 Oct 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The lack of financial education deeply concerns me, especially concerning young people. It is alarming to see how many individuals graduate from institutions without basic knowledge of financial concepts. Research conducted by BlackRock has revealed...

Bitcoin Surges, ARK Invest's Intriguing Move, and Ethereum's Expansion | Crypto Weekly Brew #013

30 Oct 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

Welcome to the crypto weekly brew and this week, we will look at Bitcoin's ups and downs to the developments in Ethereum, market trends and Ark Invest's decision to offload GBTC. Now let's dive into the world of crypto and make sense of all that has...

Super Sneak Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #317

27 Oct 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Super Sneak Ruleset.   Ruleset Details The Super Sneak ruleset grants all melee monsters the Sneak ability. The naïve approach would be to fill your lineup with melee monsters and capitalize on melee mo...

Road to Runi - Update 11 | Splinterlands #316

26 Oct 2023 3 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

As the year is ending, the weeks seem to be flying by faster and faster and it feels like it was yesterday that the Rebellion set pre-sale went live. We had another Town Hall this week and got more insight into the game’s future and the company. Sou...

The Myth of the $75,000 Happiness Benchmark

24 Oct 2023 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

In our never-ending pursuit to understand the connection between wealth and happiness, there is a widely discussed notion that suggests reaching an annual income of $75,000 is the pinnacle of joy. However, let us delve deeper into the research and mi...