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Introduction I often want to add visually interesting elements to my projects and struggle with content. Let’s say you have a subpage that shows all the posts/any other information related to a city. It would be great to have a photo of said city in the header, wouldn’t it? You may think that the way to go is to generate something with AI. It may work, but there are many issues with this approach. There are great free stock photo sites like Pexels or Unsplash. But how to find the right picture? I stumbled upon this problem while working on one of my side projects. It turns out Unsplash has a great API. In Python, we need to call it manually but there are client packages for JS, Ruby, PHP, mobile, etc. Unsplash API The API basically allows you to find photos matching your search query. A few caveats: Make sure you use direct links from Unsplash. Downloading and re-hosting images is not allowed.


You must attribute Unsplash and the author.


The API is rate limited to 50 requests per hour for unverified apps, 5k after approval and more if you need it. More on usage guidelines: Unsplash. Getting started (in-depth guide): Sign up for an account: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications


Go to your apps: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications


Create a “New application.”


Go to your app and save Access key; we’ll need it in the following steps Fetching an Image Have a look at this sample function; you can adapt it to your needs. import requests
import os

# Load Unsplash API key from environment variables
UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY = os.getenv('UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY')

def fetch_image_info(query):
    url = "<https://api.unsplash.com/search/photos>"
    params = {
        "query": query,
        "client_id": UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY,
        "per_page": 1,
        "orientation": "landscape",
    }
    response = requests.get(url, params=params)

    if response.status_code == 200:
        data = response.json()
        if data['results']:
            return data['results'][0]
    elif response.status_code == 403:
		    raise ConnectionError("Rate limited or not authorized")

    return None When you call this function for a “New York” query, you should receive an object like that: {
   "id": "string",
   "slug": "string",
   "created_at": "string",
   "width": "integer",
   "height": "integer",
   "color": "string",
   "blur_hash": "string",
   "alt_description": "string",
   "breadcrumbs": "array",
   "urls": "object",
   "links": "object",
   "likes": "integer",
   "user": "object",
   "tags": "array",
   "...": "..."
} You should pay attention to three of them really. First, urls - this is what you will use in your app. "urls": {
    "raw": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3>",
    "full": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85>",
    "regular": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080>",
    "small": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=400>",
    "thumb": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=200>",
    "small_s3": "<https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.unsplash.com/small/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9>",
 }, Second, user - you will use this info for proper attribution, namely: user.name : Author name


user.links.html : Link to their profile, you must use. Make sure to append utm_source=your_app_name&utm_medium=referral to it, per guidelines. Third, alt_description , make sure to add it to your final IMG tags for accessibility and SEO. This piece of code is really everything you need to get going. With one caveat. Watching for Rate Limit When you’re in initial demo mode, you will only have 50 requests per hour. When trying to fetch more images, hitting rate limit is a given. What to do? Simply wait for a bit if the function above throws ConnectionError. I wait for around 70 seconds. Also mind that if no results are found, you will receive None. In this case, I am using a simplified query (country instead of city). Once the website is online, you can request higher quota in the dashboard. Summary We've covered how to use Python and the Unsplash API to automatically fetch photos for your apps and websites. I hope you’ll build something cool with it. Send your projects my way in the comments or on Twitter. Subscribe to my profile by filling in your email address on the left, and be up-to-date with my articles! I will soon be releasing a crazy interesting project that uses this solution! Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @horosin, and subscribe to my blog’s newsletter for more tips and insights! Introduction I often want to add visually interesting elements to my projects and struggle with content. Let’s say you have a subpage that shows all the posts/any other information related to a city. It would be great to have a photo of said city in the header, wouldn’t it? You may think that the way to go is to generate something with AI. It may work, but there are many issues with this approach. There are great free stock photo sites like Pexels or Unsplash. But how to find the right picture? I stumbled upon this problem while working on one of my side projects. It turns out Unsplash has a great API. In Python, we need to call it manually but there are client packages for JS, Ruby, PHP, mobile, etc. Unsplash API The API basically allows you to find photos matching your search query. A few caveats: Make sure you use direct links from Unsplash. Downloading and re-hosting images is not allowed. You must attribute Unsplash and the author. The API is rate limited to 50 requests per hour for unverified apps, 5k after approval and more if you need it. Make sure you use direct links from Unsplash. Downloading and re-hosting images is not allowed. Make sure you use direct links from Unsplash. Downloading and re-hosting images is not allowed. You must attribute Unsplash and the author. You must attribute Unsplash and the author. The API is rate limited to 50 requests per hour for unverified apps, 5k after approval and more if you need it. The API is rate limited to 50 requests per hour for unverified apps, 5k after approval and more if you need it. More on usage guidelines: Unsplash . Unsplash Getting started ( in-depth guide ): in-depth guide Sign up for an account: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Go to your apps: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Create a “New application.” Go to your app and save Access key; we’ll need it in the following steps Sign up for an account: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Sign up for an account: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Go to your apps: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Go to your apps: https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications https://unsplash.com/oauth/applications Create a “New application.” Create a “New application.” Go to your app and save Access key; we’ll need it in the following steps Go to your app and save Access key; we’ll need it in the following steps Fetching an Image Have a look at this sample function; you can adapt it to your needs. import requests
import os

# Load Unsplash API key from environment variables
UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY = os.getenv('UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY')

def fetch_image_info(query):
    url = "<https://api.unsplash.com/search/photos>"
    params = {
        "query": query,
        "client_id": UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY,
        "per_page": 1,
        "orientation": "landscape",
    }
    response = requests.get(url, params=params)

    if response.status_code == 200:
        data = response.json()
        if data['results']:
            return data['results'][0]
    elif response.status_code == 403:
		    raise ConnectionError("Rate limited or not authorized")

    return None import requests
import os

# Load Unsplash API key from environment variables
UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY = os.getenv('UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY')

def fetch_image_info(query):
    url = "<https://api.unsplash.com/search/photos>"
    params = {
        "query": query,
        "client_id": UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY,
        "per_page": 1,
        "orientation": "landscape",
    }
    response = requests.get(url, params=params)

    if response.status_code == 200:
        data = response.json()
        if data['results']:
            return data['results'][0]
    elif response.status_code == 403:
		    raise ConnectionError("Rate limited or not authorized")

    return None When you call this function for a “New York” query, you should receive an object like that: {
   "id": "string",
   "slug": "string",
   "created_at": "string",
   "width": "integer",
   "height": "integer",
   "color": "string",
   "blur_hash": "string",
   "alt_description": "string",
   "breadcrumbs": "array",
   "urls": "object",
   "links": "object",
   "likes": "integer",
   "user": "object",
   "tags": "array",
   "...": "..."
} {
   "id": "string",
   "slug": "string",
   "created_at": "string",
   "width": "integer",
   "height": "integer",
   "color": "string",
   "blur_hash": "string",
   "alt_description": "string",
   "breadcrumbs": "array",
   "urls": "object",
   "links": "object",
   "likes": "integer",
   "user": "object",
   "tags": "array",
   "...": "..."
} You should pay attention to three of them really. First, urls - this is what you will use in your app. urls "urls": {
    "raw": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3>",
    "full": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85>",
    "regular": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080>",
    "small": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=400>",
    "thumb": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=200>",
    "small_s3": "<https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.unsplash.com/small/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9>",
 }, "urls": {
    "raw": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3>",
    "full": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85>",
    "regular": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080>",
    "small": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=400>",
    "thumb": "<https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w2MjA1MzR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxOZXclMjBZb3JrfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3MjA5MDAxMTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=200>",
    "small_s3": "<https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.unsplash.com/small/photo-1496442226666-8d4d0e62e6e9>",
 }, Second, user - you will use this info for proper attribution, namely: user user.name : Author name user.links.html : Link to their profile, you must use. Make sure to append utm_source=your_app_name&utm_medium=referral to it, per guidelines. user.name : Author name user.name : Author name user.name user.links.html : Link to their profile, you must use. Make sure to append utm_source=your_app_name&utm_medium=referral to it, per guidelines. user.links.html : Link to their profile, you must use. Make sure to append utm_source=your_app_name&utm_medium=referral to it, per guidelines. user.links.html utm_source=your_app_name&utm_medium=referral Third, alt_description , make sure to add it to your final IMG tags for accessibility and SEO. alt_description This piece of code is really everything you need to get going. With one caveat. Watching for Rate Limit When you’re in initial demo mode, you will only have 50 requests per hour. When trying to fetch more images, hitting rate limit is a given. What to do? Simply wait for a bit if the function above throws ConnectionError. I wait for around 70 seconds. Also mind that if no results are found, you will receive None. In this case, I am using a simplified query (country instead of city). Once the website is online, you can request higher quota in the dashboard. Summary We've covered how to use Python and the Unsplash API to automatically fetch photos for your apps and websites. I hope you’ll build something cool with it. Send your projects my way in the comments or on Twitter. Subscribe to my profile by filling in your email address on the left, and be up-to-date with my articles! I will soon be releasing a crazy interesting project that uses this solution! Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @horosin , and subscribe to my blog’s newsletter for more tips and insights! @horosin newsletter

How to Programatically Get Photos Matching Content in Your Apps With Python and Unsplash API

Why Accelerators Are Vital for Web3 Startups Working on Complex Challenges in 2023 In 2023, Web3 startups face complex and evolving regulatory challenges that require specialized support, due to which accelerators have emerged as a vital component of this support system, providing startups with the necessary resources and support to bring their ideas to fruition. Further, according to a by Outlier Ventures, there has been a significant increase in the number of blockchain startups, with over 3,000 active startups in the ecosystem. The same report notes that the blockchain industry raised over $20 billion in funding in 2021, with significant growth in sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). T report These programs offer funding, mentorship, networking, and marketing opportunities to startups committed to pursuing web3 implementations over a multi-year timeframe. Further, in a by the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI), startups that participated in accelerator programs reported a 63% increase in revenue compared to non-participating startups. survey Lisk Launches Accelerator Program for Startups Building Web3 Apps: A Game Changer for Web3 Innovation Recently, the open-source web3 platform Lisk launched an accelerator program to support startups building web3 solutions. This program addresses the lack of support for web3 implementation and provides funding, mentorship, networking, and marketing opportunities for startups committed to pursuing web3 implementations over a multi-year timeframe. With the Lisk Accelerator Program, startups can access the support they need to turn their ideas into reality, driving innovation within the web3 ecosystem. Lisk CEO Max Kordek said, "Web3 applications can disrupt many industries, from finance to healthcare to supply chain management. They can eliminate intermediaries and enable trustless interactions, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. We believe that entirely new business models can be created. The Lisk Accelerator is our way to find and support those." The major problem that startups face is the lack of support for web3 implementation. This is where Lisk’s accelerator program comes in, providing funding, mentorship, networking, and marketing opportunities for startups committed to pursuing web3 implementations over a multi-year timeframe. In my opinion, the Lisk Accelerator Program is a game-changer for web3 innovation, offering four funding stages: Bootstrap Grant, Builder Grant, Booster Grant, and Breakout Grant. These grants provide startups with the necessary funding to develop and turn their ideas into reality. The program will operate in two phases, with Phase 1 running from March 20 - June 30, 2023, and Phase 2 set to operate from September 1 - November 30, 2023. The initiative will disburse grant funding of up to 250,000 CHF ($270K) per project. Lisk’s Javascript SDK makes it easy for developers to create their own Lisk-compatible sidechains and web3 applications. Its accelerator program will incentivize the development of Lisk’s tech stack and support web3 innovation. About Lisk Lisk is an open-source web3 application platform designed for interoperability with sidechains. Its JavaScript SDK gives developers a straightforward path into launching their own Lisk-compatible blockchains, enabling them to build scalable web3 applications. Each application has its own blockchain, allowing for virtually infinite customization. Lisk is committed to promoting the growth of web3 innovation, and its accelerator program is a step towards realizing this goal. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Image credits: . DeepMind : Vested Interest Disclosure The author is an independent contributor publishing via our . Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking, the author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR brand-as-author program

Lisk’s Accelerator Program a Game Changer for Web3 Innovation

El programa acelerador de Lisk cambia las reglas del juego para la innovación Web3

Le programme Accelerator de Lisk change la donne pour l'innovation Web3

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Lisk のアクセラレータ プログラムは、Web3 イノベーションのゲーム チェンジャーです

O Programa Accelerator da Lisk é um divisor de águas para a inovação Web3

Chương trình tăng tốc của Lisk một công cụ thay đổi cuộc chơi cho đổi mới Web3

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Programming a police scanner is easy-peasy if you’re someone who’s comfortable with technology, which I assume you are because you’re on this page. While you can pay for expert police scanner programming, you can most certainly do it on your own. Below, we discuss the different ways you can program a police scanner – both manually and using software. Programming a Base Police Scanner Step 1: Find the frequencies you want. Police scanners are all about frequencies, so the first thing you need to do is find which ones you want to listen to. There are lots of sources online that can provide you with a database of frequencies in your area. Whether you want to listen to nationwide, statewide, or county systems, you can select a wider or a more specific coverage. Mind you, this is the manual way of doing it. It’s great if you want to listen to specific channels only and you don’t want a lot of clutter in your memory. So, collect the frequency reference numbers you want and be prepared to input them in your base model. Step 2: Power Up the Police Scanner With frequency list in hand, turn on your police scanner to start. Of course, once the scanner is on, you won’t hear anything yet because nothing’s programmed. Step 3: Press the programming button. It’s usually on the face of the base model along with the other buttons. It can display “Prog” or “PGM” depending on the police scanner model. Press it to activate programming mode. Watch out for the “CH” letters on the screen, indicating you’re ready to input a channel and frequency. Step 4: Input the channel number. This is where you store your frequencies. There are all sorts of ways you can organize them into channels, but the most common way is to assign one channel for fire, another for emergency services, another for police, and so on. Step 5: Input the frequency number. Right after you’ve pressed your desired channel number, go ahead and enter the frequency you want. Don’t forget to press the decimal point. So if you want to enter “483.0375” which is the frequency for the County Sheriff in Lancaster, Los Angeles, you press 4-8-3-decimal point-0-3-7-5. Step 6: Press enter. Step 7: Test using the “MAN, 110, MAN” sequence. Press MAN, 110, MAN and your channel and frequency should appear. If everything seems fine, go ahead and input another channel and frequency until you’ve finished everything on your list. Step 8: Exit programming mode. Simply press the Prog or PGM button again to exit programming mode and start using your police scanner. Programming a Handheld Police Scanner Step 1: Make sure the batteries are charged. Manual programming can take some time, so make sure the model has enough juice. Step 2: Gather your frequencies. You can list down frequencies you like, similar to how we started the process for base models. Alternatively, if you don’t have particular frequencies on hand, you can just press “SCAN” and let the scanner gather frequencies nearby. Step 3: Press the MAN or Manual button. This puts your scanner in programming mode. Step 4: Input the frequencies. Enter the frequency number you want to program into your scanner. Don’t forget to press the decimal point in the needed place. After the frequency is set, press “E” or “Enter”. You can repeat the process to enter more frequencies as you like. Using a Programming Software This method is for those who are more comfortable with using software to easily program the scanner. I get that you don’t want to be pushing buttons all day with manual programming, so here’s an easy step-by-step on how to do it. Step 1: Download the programming software on your computer. There are a number of options out there, with some depending on the brand of the model you have. For instance, like Uniden and Whistler have Sentinel and EZ Scan, respectively. If your police scanner doesn’t have a software program included, you have other options like FreeSCAN, Butel, and ScanControl. Note that some of these are paid, though. recommended police scanners Step 2: Connect the police scanner to the PC using the programming cable. Step 3: Create a new configuration. This will be a bit different depending on the software, but for most, you just click File>New and enter a profile name. Step 4: Explore the database and find the frequencies you want to import. You can find frequencies based on country, state, county or city. All the details for each frequency will be listed in the database. Choose your frequencies and add them to the list. Step 5: Import frequencies. Once you’ve gathered everything you want to put in, you can go ahead and import the frequencies into the police scanner. Wait a bit until it’s done importing, and you’re done!

DIY: How to Program a Police Scanner 

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Introduction (this felt like hacking but it isn't) Going through past Instagram posts to get a short term ego boost that will dissipate in a matter of seconds I was going through my old Instagram posts trying to find how many people liked my posts. I even went through the ones in the archive (I had like 20 archived posts gathering dust). I needed an ego boost (who doesn’t like a good ego boost? If you don't, you're probably lying). And then, after a boring 5 minute period where I had a stream of random thoughts going through my head, I was like … why not graph the data of my instagram post trends? (all for the ego boost of course) There were a few benefits to this: Using intense mental gymnastics, and systematically ignoring all the possible disadvantages, I could spend much more time looking at my old likes and comments without guilt of wasting time, or seeming egocentric. Instead of like going through Instagram, I would be “analysing data visualisations”, which sounds much more productive.


I would list out all the possible disadvantages but as I said in the previous point I ignored it. Those possible disadvantages were ignored just like friction is ignored in physics problems 💀  .


Improving problem solving and creativity (this one is a no 🧠 brainer)


I can actually produce a *neat* graph -- I am highly messy drawing mathematical graphs (shaky hand and terrible coordination are my worst enemies. Getting started (not procrastinating and scrolling reels) You log onto instagram.com. The default login page asks for your username and password. You blindly give it to them to access the content that will eventually give you brainrot. The first post on the page is the source of brainrot: some random person singing slang. Your friend, at the same time also blindly gives his password and username to instagram.com. But the first post on the page was a fresh out of the oven cooking video, emanating the intense heat vibes to their eyes. Unbelievable How come he gets to see delicious food while I have to hear people chanting 'sigma' over and over again? (this actually happened) It's the same website but the content is different. The website is a dynamic website which changes content every time you reload. (imagine scrolling through mindlessly until you click the reload button. The relatable meme you were about to send to your best friend is now gone forever.) Step 1: Data doesn’t just appear on the page, it comes from somewhere How does the browser know what to display? Surely all the brainrot Instagram reels cannot be all stored in one file? Well the website needs a little help in displaying the data so it has to fetch the data from another source. Think of a dog fetching a bone from another place, to complete the full picture of a happy dog wagging its tail with a bone in its mouth. Good little doggy. Step 2: Well where does the data come from then? Snooping around the page won't get you anywhere. You have to go deeper. Here's a magic trick: go right click and inspect elements. Now you can see al the code that makes it work. A giant chunk of messy HTML blows up in your face. Not cool. How can you find all the data now? Well the interesting part is the network tab. Shows all the network requests being sent and the data being transferred. Think of it as a busy metro station with the trains as data requests, transferring goods (data) from station A (instagram servers) to station B (your browser). And then after looking through all the hard to read scripts in there, all the boring HTML, I found this interesting section Fetch/XHR: The source of the data river (probably) All external data is sent to and from servers here. By looking through the requests you can find lots of interesting stuff the website gets from servers, or what it sends. Most of the time though it looks like gibberish. Step 3: Scrolling through Instagram (productively) In order to find where the server gets the data, I had to scroll through a lot of network requests :). Forget scrolling through memes and reels, lets scroll through network requests!!!! Eventually after *hours* (or what felt like hours) of searching I found this: The chosen one. A list full of all the data on posts, including the link count, and the comment count, in convenient JSON format. Step 3: I got the data, now what Now we need to figure out how we can get the data by performing a similar request programatically. Introducing: Postman - not the one on the motorcycle (as if we see them anymore) but the application online that makes metaphorical data deliveries to your virtual mailbox. Step 4: Roleplay as instagram.com Time to pretend to be like a drama student with the roleplay. This sends a request to instagram just like how the browser sends a request for data. I had to match exactly how the request is made in the network tab; including copying what seems like the most trivial of metadata (that was a very painstaking process), into the Postman parameters in order to get the same data, my way. At this point, I could go on and on about how I got here, my thought process and everything that I have tried. But I know you didn't order a yappachino so moving on .💬 Step 5: Python Copy the python version of the postman request and boom -- you've got yourself a script that fetches instagram data :) Unfortunately the request body payload might contain sensitive data that may or may not be impacting my own account so I cannot share it here. All this script does is continually make a network request to grab Instagram data, passing different parameters (on which page/posts to search) and request body data to collect all the data about the posts. This is necessary because Instagram only grabs the data for around 12 posts at a time, this means that if someone has, say 24 posts I would have to send a request 2 times. It parses the JSON data and adds the number of likes into a list, and the number of comments into another list. Step 6: Non messy graphing It's graphing time. Set x values as post numbers, y values as likes and comments respectively and boom → Step 7: Graph done WOOHOO And there we have it. A shiny graph full of data, collected fresh right out of Instagram. It’s a perfect flex to use on friends and a nice way to look at Instagram productively. (We’re “analysing data visualisations” here people, not “scrolling reels”.) Hopefully this was not a bunch of waffle, and if I was yapping too much let me know so I can submit an application to become the waffle house's new host :) Introduction (this felt like hacking but it isn't) (this felt like hacking but it isn't) Going through past Instagram posts to get a short term ego boost that will dissipate in a matter of seconds I was going through my old Instagram posts trying to find how many people liked my posts. I even went through the ones in the archive (I had like 20 archived posts gathering dust). I needed an ego boost (who doesn’t like a good ego boost? If you don't, you're probably lying). And then, after a boring 5 minute period where I had a stream of random thoughts going through my head, I was like … why not graph the data of my instagram post trends? (all for the ego boost of course) There were a few benefits to this: Using intense mental gymnastics, and systematically ignoring all the possible disadvantages, I could spend much more time looking at my old likes and comments without guilt of wasting time, or seeming egocentric. Instead of like going through Instagram, I would be “analysing data visualisations”, which sounds much more productive. I would list out all the possible disadvantages but as I said in the previous point I ignored it. Those possible disadvantages were ignored just like friction is ignored in physics problems 💀  . Improving problem solving and creativity (this one is a no 🧠 brainer) I can actually produce a *neat* graph -- I am highly messy drawing mathematical graphs (shaky hand and terrible coordination are my worst enemies. Using intense mental gymnastics, and systematically ignoring all the possible disadvantages, I could spend much more time looking at my old likes and comments without guilt of wasting time, or seeming egocentric. Instead of like going through Instagram, I would be “analysing data visualisations”, which sounds much more productive. Using intense mental gymnastics, and systematically ignoring all the possible disadvantages, I could spend much more time looking at my old likes and comments without guilt of wasting time, or seeming egocentric. Instead of like going through Instagram, I would be “analysing data visualisations”, which sounds much more productive. I would list out all the possible disadvantages but as I said in the previous point I ignored it. Those possible disadvantages were ignored just like friction is ignored in physics problems 💀  . I would list out all the possible disadvantages but as I said in the previous point I ignored it. Those possible disadvantages were ignored just like friction is ignored in physics problems 💀  . Improving problem solving and creativity (this one is a no 🧠 brainer) Improving problem solving and creativity (this one is a no 🧠 brainer) I can actually produce a *neat* graph -- I am highly messy drawing mathematical graphs (shaky hand and terrible coordination are my worst enemies. I can actually produce a *neat* graph -- I am highly messy drawing mathematical graphs (shaky hand and terrible coordination are my worst enemies. Getting started (not procrastinating and scrolling reels) You log onto instagram.com. The default login page asks for your username and password. You blindly give it to them to access the content that will eventually give you brainrot. The first post on the page is the source of brainrot: some random person singing slang. Your friend, at the same time also blindly gives his password and username to instagram.com. But the first post on the page was a fresh out of the oven cooking video, emanating the intense heat vibes to their eyes. Unbelievable How come he gets to see delicious food while I have to hear people chanting 'sigma' over and over again? (this actually happened) It's the same website but the content is different. The website is a dynamic website which changes content every time you reload. (imagine scrolling through mindlessly until you click the reload button. The relatable meme you were about to send to your best friend is now gone forever.) Step 1: Data doesn’t just appear on the page, it comes from somewhere How does the browser know what to display? Surely all the brainrot Instagram reels cannot be all stored in one file? Well the website needs a little help in displaying the data so it has to fetch the data from another source. Think of a dog fetching a bone from another place, to complete the full picture of a happy dog wagging its tail with a bone in its mouth. Good little doggy. Step 2: Well where does the data come from then? Snooping around the page won't get you anywhere. You have to go deeper. Here's a magic trick: go right click and inspect elements. Now you can see al the code that makes it work. A giant chunk of messy HTML blows up in your face. Not cool. How can you find all the data now? Well the interesting part is the network tab. Shows all the network requests being sent and the data being transferred. Think of it as a busy metro station with the trains as data requests, transferring goods (data) from station A (instagram servers) to station B (your browser). And then after looking through all the hard to read scripts in there, all the boring HTML, I found this interesting section Fetch/XHR: The source of the data river (probably) All external data is sent to and from servers here. By looking through the requests you can find lots of interesting stuff the website gets from servers, or what it sends. Most of the time though it looks like gibberish. Step 3: Scrolling through Instagram (productively) In order to find where the server gets the data, I had to scroll through a lot of network requests :). Forget scrolling through memes and reels, lets scroll through network requests!!!! lot Eventually after *hours* (or what felt like hours) of searching I found this: The chosen one. A list full of all the data on posts, including the link count, and the comment count, in convenient JSON format. Step 3: I got the data, now what Now we need to figure out how we can get the data by performing a similar request programatically. Introducing: Postman - not the one on the motorcycle (as if we see them anymore) but the application online that makes metaphorical data deliveries to your virtual mailbox. Step 4: Roleplay as instagram.com Time to pretend to be like a drama student with the roleplay. This sends a request to instagram just like how the browser sends a request for data. I had to match exactly how the request is made in the network tab; including copying what seems like the most trivial of metadata (that was a very painstaking process), into the Postman parameters in order to get the same data, my way. At this point, I could go on and on about how I got here, my thought process and everything that I have tried. But I know you didn't order a yappachino so moving on .💬 Step 5: Python Copy the python version of the postman request and boom -- you've got yourself a script that fetches instagram data :) Unfortunately the request body payload might contain sensitive data that may or may not be impacting my own account so I cannot share it here. All this script does is continually make a network request to grab Instagram data, passing different parameters (on which page/posts to search) and request body data to collect all the data about the posts. This is necessary because Instagram only grabs the data for around 12 posts at a time, this means that if someone has, say 24 posts I would have to send a request 2 times. It parses the JSON data and adds the number of likes into a list, and the number of comments into another list. Step 6: Non messy graphing It's graphing time. Set x values as post numbers, y values as likes and comments respectively and boom → Step 7: Graph done WOOHOO And there we have it. A shiny graph full of data, collected fresh right out of Instagram. It’s a perfect flex to use on friends and a nice way to look at Instagram productively. (We’re “analysing data visualisations” here people, not “scrolling reels”.) Hopefully this was not a bunch of waffle, and if I was yapping too much let me know so I can submit an application to become the waffle house's new host :)

Graphing Likes and Comments on Instagram Posts to See the Trends Visually

If free money sounds suspicious to you, then you’re doing a good job of taking care of your funds. But fear not, because, in this case, crypto airdrops are a totally legit marketing tool. They’ve been around for years, and they keep coming. Many cryptocurrency projects actually give away a portion of their coins to gain adoption and recognition among users. That’s exactly what an airdrop is, indeed: a method used by cryptocurrency projects to distribute free tokens to a group of users, often as part of a marketing or community-building strategy. It typically works by sending tokens directly to users’ wallets based on certain criteria, such as holding a specific coin or completing tasks like social media engagement. Airdrop’s Purpose & Types Crypto airdrops are used to distribute tokens widely and quickly, helping projects build an initial ownership base. When tokens are owned by many people, the project becomes more stable, as its value isn’t concentrated in the hands of a few. Airdrops also serve as a strong marketing tool, drawing attention to the project as people are often eager to receive free tokens. This excitement helps increase awareness and brings new users into the ecosystem. Airdrops can also be used to reward loyal community members. By offering tokens to existing supporters, development teams foster a sense of appreciation, encouraging these users to stay engaged with the project and reducing the likelihood of them selling off their holdings. This approach helps maintain the token's price and strengthens community loyalty over time. Not all airdrops are the same, though, and their intended effectiveness could vary. There are several types of airdrops, each serving a different purpose. Standard airdrops require users to sign up, offering a straightforward way to receive tokens. Bounty airdrops, on the other hand, require users to perform specific tasks like promoting the project or contributing to its development. Lastly, holder airdrops reward existing supporters who already own a certain cryptocurrency, often without needing them to take any further action. Some Downsides Airdrops can be a great way to boost awareness and attract users to a crypto project, but they come with several challenges --especially for the team behind the projects and its loyal community. One significant downside is the sell pressure they create. Since recipients get tokens for free, many are quick to sell them off rather than hold them for the long term. This sudden increase in sell pressure can drive down the token’s price, hindering the project’s market stability and long-term value. Another issue is the potential for users to exploit the airdrop process. Some participants may create multiple accounts or fake activities to maximize their rewards while contributing little to the project. This not only skews the token distribution but also wastes resources that could have been better spent on genuine supporters. Additionally, airdrop hunters often have no loyalty to the project. Their goal could be only to collect tokens and sell them immediately, rather than becoming active members of the community. This can make it difficult to build a dedicated user base and achieve sustainable growth. As we can see, the effectiveness of airdrops is debatable, as they often attract short-term users. However, they remain a useful complementary tool for generating initial interest and bringing attention to new crypto projects. How to Participate in a Crypto Airdrop To participate in a crypto airdrop, the first step is to meet the eligibility criteria set by the project. These requirements can vary and may include, as we’ve mentioned, simple actions like signing up or more involved tasks such as promoting the project on social media. Regardless of the specific conditions, you’ll always need a crypto wallet compatible with that specific platform to receive the tokens. In most cases, when an airdrop is announced, pay attention to two important dates: the snapshot and the distribution. The snapshot is when the project team records the list of wallets that qualify for the airdrop, so you’ll need to ensure you meet all requirements by that time. The distribution date is when the tokens will be sent to your wallet, marking the completion of the airdrop process. Staying up to date with your favorite networks on social media could help you to discover new airdrops. However, it’s important to always stay cautious. Only follow official instructions (from official accounts) to avoid potential scams, and keep in mind that you may have tax obligations on any tokens you receive. Even if the token’s value drops, taxes may still apply, so it’s wise to plan ahead. Additionally, remember that cryptocurrencies can be volatile, so airdropped tokens may fluctuate in value significantly. Obyte Distribution Over the years, Obyte has had several types of airdrops trying to help with the distribution and adoption of its native currency GBYTE and the private coin Blackbytes (GBB). Instead of an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or a similar crowd sale, GBYTEs started their journey by being distributed for free to Bitcoin (BTC) holders who chose to participate between 2016 and 2017. Around 645,341 GBYTEs (more than 64% of the total supply) were distributed this way to foster adoption. In the following years, other “bounty airdrop” programs were added to welcome more users, and some of them are still available. Currently, you can earn free GBYTEs in Obyte by verifying your personal information through attestations. This process allows you to confirm details like your real name, email, or GitHub account using chatbots in the Obyte wallet. Depending on the type of attestation you complete, you can earn between $8 and $79 in GBYTEs as a reward. These attestations also provide access to various applications within the Obyte ecosystem. Another way to earn some free GBYTEs is by participating in our Telegram quiz. By answering multiple-choice questions about Obyte correctly, you can earn at least $0.02 in GBYTEs, paid as a textcoin. It’s an easy way to learn about Obyte while gaining small rewards. Now, if you’re interested in doing a bit more work, we also have a Grants Program available for open-source projects that enhance our ecosystem. Everyone is welcome to participate! Featured Vector Image by Freepik If free money sounds suspicious to you, then you’re doing a good job of taking care of your funds. But fear not, because, in this case, crypto airdrops are a totally legit marketing tool. They’ve been around for years, and they keep coming. Many cryptocurrency projects actually give away a portion of their coins to gain adoption and recognition among users. That’s exactly what an airdrop is, indeed: a method used by cryptocurrency projects to distribute free tokens to a group of users, often as part of a marketing or community-building strategy . It typically works by sending tokens directly to users’ wallets based on certain criteria, such as holding a specific coin or completing tasks like social media engagement. That’s exactly what an airdrop is, indeed: a method used by cryptocurrency projects to distribute free tokens to a group of users, often as part of a marketing or community-building strategy Airdrop’s Purpose & Types Crypto airdrops are used to distribute tokens widely and quickly, helping projects build an initial ownership base. When tokens are owned by many people, the project becomes more stable, as its value isn’t concentrated in the hands of a few. Airdrops also serve as a strong marketing tool, drawing attention to the project as people are often eager to receive free tokens. This excitement helps increase awareness and brings new users into the ecosystem. Airdrops can also be used to reward loyal community members. By offering tokens to existing supporters, development teams foster a sense of appreciation, encouraging these users to stay engaged with the project and reducing the likelihood of them selling off their holdings. This approach helps maintain the token's price and strengthens community loyalty over time. Not all airdrops are the same, though, and their intended effectiveness could vary. There are several types of airdrops , each serving a different purpose. Standard airdrops require users to sign up, offering a straightforward way to receive tokens. Bounty airdrops, on the other hand, require users to perform specific tasks like promoting the project or contributing to its development. Lastly, holder airdrops reward existing supporters who already own a certain cryptocurrency, often without needing them to take any further action. Not all airdrops are the same, though, and their intended effectiveness could vary. several types of airdrops several types of airdrops Some Downsides Airdrops can be a great way to boost awareness and attract users to a crypto project, but they come with several challenges --especially for the team behind the projects and its loyal community. One significant downside is the sell pressure they create. Since recipients get tokens for free, many are quick to sell them off rather than hold them for the long term. This sudden increase in sell pressure can drive down the token’s price, hindering the project’s market stability and long-term value. Another issue is the potential for users to exploit the airdrop process. Some participants may create multiple accounts or fake activities to maximize their rewards while contributing little to the project. This not only skews the token distribution but also wastes resources that could have been better spent on genuine supporters. This not only skews the token distribution but also wastes resources that could have been better spent on genuine supporters. Additionally, airdrop hunters often have no loyalty to the project. Their goal could be only to collect tokens and sell them immediately, rather than becoming active members of the community. This can make it difficult to build a dedicated user base and achieve sustainable growth. As we can see, the effectiveness of airdrops is debatable, as they often attract short-term users. However, they remain a useful complementary tool for generating initial interest and bringing attention to new crypto projects. How to Participate in a Crypto Airdrop To participate in a crypto airdrop, the first step is to meet the eligibility criteria set by the project. These requirements can vary and may include, as we’ve mentioned, simple actions like signing up or more involved tasks such as promoting the project on social media. Regardless of the specific conditions, you’ll always need a crypto wallet compatible with that specific platform to receive the tokens. In most cases, when an airdrop is announced, pay attention to two important dates: the snapshot and the distribution . In most cases, when an airdrop is announced, pay attention to two important dates: the snapshot and the distribution The snapshot is when the project team records the list of wallets that qualify for the airdrop, so you’ll need to ensure you meet all requirements by that time. The distribution date is when the tokens will be sent to your wallet, marking the completion of the airdrop process. Staying up to date with your favorite networks on social media could help you to discover new airdrops. However, it’s important to always stay cautious. Only follow official instructions (from official accounts) to avoid potential scams , and keep in mind that you may have tax obligations on any tokens you receive. Even if the token’s value drops, taxes may still apply, so it’s wise to plan ahead. Additionally, remember that cryptocurrencies can be volatile, so airdropped tokens may fluctuate in value significantly. potential scams potential scams Obyte Distribution Over the years, Obyte has had several types of airdrops trying to help with the distribution and adoption of its native currency GBYTE and the private coin Blackbytes (GBB) . Instead of an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or a similar crowd sale, GBYTEs started their journey by being distributed for free to Bitcoin (BTC) holders who chose to participate between 2016 and 2017. Blackbytes (GBB) Blackbytes (GBB) Around 645,341 GBYTEs (more than 64% of the total supply) were distributed this way to foster adoption. In the following years , other “bounty airdrop” programs were added to welcome more users, and some of them are still available. Currently, you can earn free GBYTEs in Obyte by verifying your personal information through attestations. This process allows you to confirm details like your real name, email, or GitHub account using chatbots in the Obyte wallet. In the following years In the following years Currently, you can earn free GBYTEs in Obyte by verifying your personal information through attestations . through attestations through attestations Depending on the type of attestation you complete, you can earn between $8 and $79 in GBYTEs as a reward. These attestations also provide access to various applications within the Obyte ecosystem. Another way to earn some free GBYTEs is by participating in our Telegram quiz . By answering multiple-choice questions about Obyte correctly, you can earn at least $0.02 in GBYTEs, paid as a textcoin. It’s an easy way to learn about Obyte while gaining small rewards. Now, if you’re interested in doing a bit more work, we also have a Grants Program available for open-source projects that enhance our ecosystem. Everyone is welcome to participate! Telegram quiz Telegram quiz Grants Program Grants Program Featured Vector Image by Freepik Featured Vector Image by Freepik Freepik Freepik

Educational Byte: What Is a Crypto Airdrop or How to Earn Free Money

بايت تعليمي: ما هو Airdrop للعملات المشفرة أو كيفية كسب أموال مجانية

Навучальны байт: Што такое Crypto Airdrop або Як зарабіць бясплатныя грошы

শিক্ষাগত বাইট: একটি ক্রিপ্টো এয়ারড্রপ কী বা কীভাবে বিনামূল্যে অর্থ উপার্জন করা যায়

Εκπαιδευτικό Byte: Τι είναι το Crypto Airdrop ή πώς να κερδίσετε δωρεάν χρήματα

Byte educativo: ¿Qué es un airdrop de criptomonedas o cómo ganar dinero gratis?

教育バイト: 暗号通貨エアドロップとは何か、または無料でお金を稼ぐ方法

Билим берүү байт: Crypto Airdrop деген эмне же кантип бекер акча табуу керек

Educational Byte: Inona ny Crypto Airdrop na ny fomba hahazoana vola maimaim-poana

Боловсролын байт: Crypto Airdrop гэж юу вэ эсвэл яаж үнэгүй мөнгө олох вэ

تعلیمي بایټ: کریپټو ایرډراپ څه شی دی یا څنګه وړیا پیسې وګټئ

Byte Educativo: Imataq Crypto Airdrop utaq Imaynatataq Gratis Qullqita Ganana

I-Byte yeMfundo: Yintoni i-Crypto Airdrop okanye Uyifumana njani imali yasimahla

Hey Hackers, 🍒CherryOnTech  has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Vancouver, Canada. 🗳Please vote for us here: Vote by our city, Vancouver here
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Or here too ✅ Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote 🙏 Meet CherryOnTech 🍒 At CherryOnTech, we’re transforming professional development through tech squads—small, collaborative teams where individuals from underrepresented genders (women, non-binary, and trans folks) gain hands-on experience in UI/UX design, product management, and web development. Our multiple programs foster a supportive environment, helping participants build skills, confidence, and lasting connections while working on real-world projects. We’re not just growing talent; we’re building a more inclusive tech industry, one squad at a time. How CherryOnTech achieved product-market fit We believe CherryOnTech has achieved product-market fit because we’ve tapped into a real need for inclusive, community-focused professional development for underrepresented genders in tech. Key signs include:

Growing Participation: Our programs are consistently attracting more participants, with many returning for additional workshops and tech squads. This shows the value we’re offering is resonating.
High Retention and Referrals: Over 70% of participants either come back for more programs or refer others, a clear sign of satisfaction and trust in our approach.
Positive Feedback: Participants regularly share how CherryOnTech has helped them grow, feel supported, and even land new roles. Milestones and achievements CherryOnTech has reached several key milestones that reflect our growth and impact: • 16 Tech Squads formed, providing hands-on collaboration opportunities. • +120 Participants have joined our programs, gaining skills and experience. • +30 Mentors have guided participants through personalized mentorship. • 30 Guest Speakers have shared valuable industry insights and knowledge. • 16 Live Projects completed, offering real-world experience for our participants. In Spring 2023, we opened our doors to even more tech squads and members through our Cohort Program, expanding opportunities for collaboration and professional development. In addition to these achievements, we offer a range of ongoing programs: • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: A 15-week program offering hands-on experience in building tech products through tech squads, with mentorship and professional development. • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Ongoing support to help participants create and maintain self-empowered tech squads after completing the cohort program. • 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: A continuous program that connects participants with experienced professionals for career guidance. • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Job readiness assistance, including resume reviews, interview prep, networking opportunities, and career workshops. • 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Regular events where industry experts share the latest trends, tools, and career advice. What Startups of The Year means to us We’re participating in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because CherryOnTech is on a mission to empower underrepresented genders in tech, and we believe this initiative aligns perfectly with fostering diversity and innovation in the industry. As we transition into the nonprofit space, securing grants will allow us to create even more powerful opportunities and resources for our community, expanding the impact we can make. By being part of this, we hope to elevate our visibility, attract more mentors and participants, and build strong partnerships to help us scale our efforts. This is also an incredible opportunity to share our story, learn from other forward-thinking startups, and gain the insights needed to further our growth. Ultimately, we aim to inspire others to champion inclusive tech ecosystems while positioning CherryOnTech for its next phase of growth and impact. 🍒 Conclusion In conclusion, CherryOnTech is all about putting the “cherry on top” of the tech industry—combining collaboration, innovation, and the voices of underrepresented genders in a fun and empowering way. We know that when diverse perspectives come together, they spark the most powerful ideas and solutions. As we transition into the nonprofit space, we’re focused on amplifying our impact and creating more opportunities for our community to thrive. Participating in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year is an exciting opportunity to share our mission, build meaningful connections, and continue driving real change in the tech industry. Right now, we’re building our new website 😜, but if you’d like to learn more about us, please visit our LinkedIn and explore our latest program summary (https://shorturl.at/4J0wD) . We’re excited about the future and look forward to building a more inclusive and innovative tech world! 💘 Vote for us today, do it here! ⬅️ Hey Hackers, 🍒CherryOnTech has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Vancouver, Canada. 🍒CherryOnTech 🗳 Please vote for us here: Please vote for us here: Vote by our city, Vancouver here Vote by industry here Or here too ✅ Vote by our city, Vancouver here Vancouver here Vote by industry here industry here Or here too ✅ Or here too Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote 🙏 Meet CherryOnTech Meet CherryOnTech 🍒 At CherryOnTech , we’re transforming professional development through tech squads—small, collaborative teams where individuals from underrepresented genders (women, non-binary, and trans folks) gain hands-on experience in UI/UX design, product management, and web development. Our multiple programs foster a supportive environment, helping participants build skills, confidence, and lasting connections while working on real-world projects. We’re not just growing talent; we’re building a more inclusive tech industry, one squad at a time. 🍒 At CherryOnTech How CherryOnTech achieved product-market fit How CherryOnTech achieved product-market fit We believe CherryOnTech has achieved product-market fit because we’ve tapped into a real need for inclusive, community-focused professional development for underrepresented genders in tech. Key signs include:

Growing Participation: Our programs are consistently attracting more participants, with many returning for additional workshops and tech squads. This shows the value we’re offering is resonating.
High Retention and Referrals: Over 70% of participants either come back for more programs or refer others, a clear sign of satisfaction and trust in our approach.
Positive Feedback: Participants regularly share how CherryOnTech has helped them grow, feel supported, and even land new roles. Key signs include: Growing Participation: Our programs are consistently attracting more participants, with many returning for additional workshops and tech squads. This shows the value we’re offering is resonating.
High Retention and Referrals: Over 70% of participants either come back for more programs or refer others, a clear sign of satisfaction and trust in our approach.
Positive Feedback: Participants regularly share how CherryOnTech has helped them grow, feel supported, and even land new roles. Key signs include: Growing Participation: Our programs are consistently attracting more participants, with many returning for additional workshops and tech squads. This shows the value we’re offering is resonating. High Retention and Referrals: Over 70% of participants either come back for more programs or refer others, a clear sign of satisfaction and trust in our approach. Positive Feedback: Participants regularly share how CherryOnTech has helped them grow, feel supported, and even land new roles. Growing Participation : Our programs are consistently attracting more participants, with many returning for additional workshops and tech squads. This shows the value we’re offering is resonating. Growing Participation High Retention and Referrals : Over 70% of participants either come back for more programs or refer others, a clear sign of satisfaction and trust in our approach. High Retention and Referrals Positive Feedback : Participants regularly share how CherryOnTech has helped them grow, feel supported, and even land new roles. Positive Feedback Milestones and achievements Milestones and achievements CherryOnTech has reached several key milestones that reflect our growth and impact: • 16 Tech Squads formed, providing hands-on collaboration opportunities. • +120 Participants have joined our programs, gaining skills and experience. • +30 Mentors have guided participants through personalized mentorship. • 30 Guest Speakers have shared valuable industry insights and knowledge. • 16 Live Projects completed, offering real-world experience for our participants. In Spring 2023, we opened our doors to even more tech squads and members through our Cohort Program, expanding opportunities for collaboration and professional development. In addition to these achievements, we offer a range of ongoing programs: • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: A 15-week program offering hands-on experience in building tech products through tech squads, with mentorship and professional development. • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Ongoing support to help participants create and maintain self-empowered tech squads after completing the cohort program. • 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: A continuous program that connects participants with experienced professionals for career guidance. • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Job readiness assistance, including resume reviews, interview prep, networking opportunities, and career workshops. • 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Regular events where industry experts share the latest trends, tools, and career advice. What Startups of The Year means to us What Startups of The Year means to us We’re participating in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because CherryOnTech is on a mission to empower underrepresented genders in tech, and we believe this initiative aligns perfectly with fostering diversity and innovation in the industry. As we transition into the nonprofit space, securing grants will allow us to create even more powerful opportunities and resources for our community, expanding the impact we can make. By being part of this, we hope to elevate our visibility, attract more mentors and participants, and build strong partnerships to help us scale our efforts. This is also an incredible opportunity to share our story, learn from other forward-thinking startups, and gain the insights needed to further our growth. Ultimately, we aim to inspire others to champion inclusive tech ecosystems while positioning CherryOnTech for its next phase of growth and impact. 🍒 Conclusion 🍒 Conclusion In conclusion, CherryOnTech is all about putting the “cherry on top” of the tech industry—combining collaboration, innovation, and the voices of underrepresented genders in a fun and empowering way. We know that when diverse perspectives come together, they spark the most powerful ideas and solutions. As we transition into the nonprofit space, we’re focused on amplifying our impact and creating more opportunities for our community to thrive. Participating in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year is an exciting opportunity to share our mission, build meaningful connections, and continue driving real change in the tech industry. Right now, we’re building our new website 😜, but if you’d like to learn more about us, please visit our LinkedIn and explore our latest program summary ( https://shorturl.at/4J0wD ) . please visit our LinkedIn explore our latest program summary https://shorturl.at/4J0wD We’re excited about the future and look forward to building a more inclusive and innovative tech world! 💘 Vote for us today, do it here! ⬅️ 💘 Vote for us today, do it here! ⬅️ do it here!

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Amazon has been salivating at the multitrillion-dollar United States healthcare market since 2018. Although Amazon Health played a vital role in public health during the pandemic, most still don’t view it as a disruptor. A new chapter in the American conglomerate’s move into the industry is upon us — Health Condition Programs. How does this initiative fit into the tech titan’s grand healthcare plan? It’s anybody’s guess. I can only speculate about the countless scenarios surrounding the interplay between Health Condition Programs and Amazon’s diverse solutions. However, the real question we should all be asking is — will it buck the trend of the organization’s cybersecurity, patient safety, and privacy scandals? A Treasure Trove of Patient Data On paper, Health Condition Programs aim to encourage millions of Americans to maximize their unused healthcare features. This mission has merit because over one-third of workers don’t fully understand the employee benefits they signed up for. Many American adults might be unaware that they can receive care to manage chronic conditions — such as diabetes and hypertension — between doctor visits at no extra cost to them. Enrolling in these programs allows insured individuals to maximize their coverage and squeeze more value out of the rising premiums or contributions they shoulder. In practice, Health Condition Programs enable the Andy Jassy-led all-encompassing empire to grow its patient data repository by tens of millions. This offering’s coverage check involves eligibility verification, necessitating personal data collection. Enrollees must share their legal name, date of birth, employer’s name, insurer's name, email address, and other sensitive information. This will determine whether their insurance plan or employee benefits cover health programs Amazon’s partners offer. After confirming an applicant is covered, Amazon Health directs the patient to third-party digital health companies — the actual virtual care providers — to complete registration and program enrollment. While Amazon may say it stops collecting personal data after a coverage check, it may still follow patients beyond that point. This Big Tech firm is a known participant in server-to-server tracking, so I would be more surprised if it doesn’t monitor the rest of an enrollee’s telehealth journey through a backdoor. Connected devices are notable program features that covered individuals can access. Continuous glucose monitor sensors, blood sugar meters, blood pressure monitors, and smart scales generate personalized quantitative data that forms a part of medical records and is personal. This is protected health information tech conglomerates could leverage to enrich their subsidiaries. A Slowly Expanding Network As disturbing as it is to think that Amazon could acquire bits and pieces of millions of medical records under the table through its Health Condition Programs, this multinational’s reach is proportional to its network’s size. As of October 2024, only two digital health companies have participated — Omada Health and Talkspace. Omada specializes in diabetes prevention, weight management, and hypertension care, while Talkspace delivers virtual therapy and psychiatric care. Between the two, insured Americans can choose from only three programs. It’s unclear why Amazon Health could only ink two partnerships in nine months — a departure from the online retail behemoth’s “Get Big Fast” mantra. I bet telehealth providers would move mountains to be in this exclusive club, so Amazon must have been overly selective about its partners for reasons unknown. Only time will tell if Amazon will bring more digital health companies into its fold sooner rather than later. A safe guess is that it would prioritize partner diversity to prevent cannibalization and harvest data with variety. A New Piece to the Amazon Health Care Strategy Puzzle Amazon plays the long game. For all we know, it might envision itself as the savior of health care — the ultimate medical data synthesizer the sector sorely needs. It’s impossible to connect all the dots when many of them haven’t come to light. Still, recognizing this offering’s potential value to this tech colossus isn’t brain surgery. If Health Condition Programs gain currency and the number of participating digital health companies on the network balloons, the company will better understand our health needs. These insights can be the rising tide that lifts the boats in the Amazon Health sub-ecosystem and other related subsidiaries. A quick thought experiment would reveal that more program enrollees could increase Amazon One Medical’s in-person visits. Health Condition Programs almost always require a prior medical diagnosis. Health care professionals on the network — health coaches, licensed therapists and psychiatrists, nutritionists, dieticians, and personal care specialists — could help train AWS HealthScribe with large volumes of recordings. The aim would be to churn out error-free transcripts and clinical notes consistently. The company could expand Alexa’s footprint by integrating its partners’ services into the voice assistant. It’s a tried-and-true move, as evidenced by the partnership between Amazon and Teladoc Health in 2022. Prescriptions from digital health companies can also boost Amazon Pharmacy’s sales. Analyzing mountains of medical data can shed light on the usual indicators of events that can endanger patients’ lives. Tech-forward hospitals have taken this route. They proved it’s feasible to predict signs of upcoming acute events — which increase the chances of patient mortality by three to four times — early enough to address them before they happen. Amazon can do the same thing for people living with chronic diseases. It can mobilize Whole Foods to make healthier food options more widely available to those who need them most. Accessible healthy grocery items empower chronically ill individuals to meet their unique nutritional needs and keep symptoms manageable. Are Health Condition Programs a Scandal Waiting to Happen? Amazon’s venture into health care has been riddled with controversies. In 2023, hackers successfully victimized more than 19,000 PillPack customers, stealing their names, residential addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. About 3,600 of the impacted accounts included prescription information. That same year, senators grilled the company for forcing patients to waive their right to health information privacy to enroll in Amazon Clinic. In mid-2024, Amazon found itself in hot water for allegedly compromising the safety of One Medical patients. Incidents of awful misjudgments by staff assisting customers by phone have risen since the subsidiary entrusted the job to inadequately trained agents. Amazon has failed to give a good account of itself in the sector on various occasions. At this rate, I feel like someone would expose a dubious practice underpinning Health Condition Programs any moment now. Can We Trust Amazon’s Health Condition Programs? Criticisms toward this initiative are unsubstantiated and premature. However, it would be naive to expect Amazon not to supercharge its health data collection prowess through coverage checks and its partners when the alternative does nothing to improve other parts of its business. We’ll just have to wait and see whether this Amazon Health offering’s practical benefits outweigh its perceived privacy drawbacks — but let’s not hold our breaths. Amazon has been salivating at the multitrillion-dollar United States healthcare market since 2018. Although Amazon Health played a vital role in public health during the pandemic, most still don’t view it as a disruptor. A new chapter in the American conglomerate’s move into the industry is upon us — Health Condition Programs. How does this initiative fit into the tech titan’s grand healthcare plan? It’s anybody’s guess. I can only speculate about the countless scenarios surrounding the interplay between Health Condition Programs and Amazon’s diverse solutions. However, the real question we should all be asking is — will it buck the trend of the organization’s cybersecurity, patient safety, and privacy scandals? A Treasure Trove of Patient Data On paper, Health Condition Programs aim to encourage millions of Americans to maximize their unused healthcare features. This mission has merit because over one-third of workers don’t fully understand the employee benefits they signed up for. one-third of workers don’t fully understand one-third of workers don’t fully understand Many American adults might be unaware that they can receive care to manage chronic conditions — such as diabetes and hypertension — between doctor visits at no extra cost to them. Enrolling in these programs allows insured individuals to maximize their coverage and squeeze more value out of the rising premiums or contributions they shoulder. In practice, Health Condition Programs enable the Andy Jassy-led all-encompassing empire to grow its patient data repository by tens of millions. This offering’s coverage check involves eligibility verification, necessitating personal data collection. Enrollees must share their legal name, date of birth, employer’s name, insurer's name, email address, and other sensitive information. This will determine whether their insurance plan or employee benefits cover health programs Amazon’s partners offer. After confirming an applicant is covered, Amazon Health directs the patient to third-party digital health companies — the actual virtual care providers — to complete registration and program enrollment. While Amazon may say it stops collecting personal data after a coverage check, it may still follow patients beyond that point. This Big Tech firm is a known participant in server-to-server tracking , so I would be more surprised if it doesn’t monitor the rest of an enrollee’s telehealth journey through a backdoor. a known participant in server-to-server tracking a known participant in server-to-server tracking Connected devices are notable program features that covered individuals can access. Continuous glucose monitor sensors, blood sugar meters, blood pressure monitors, and smart scales generate personalized quantitative data that forms a part of medical records and is personal. This is protected health information tech conglomerates could leverage to enrich their subsidiaries. forms a part of medical records forms a part of medical records A Slowly Expanding Network As disturbing as it is to think that Amazon could acquire bits and pieces of millions of medical records under the table through its Health Condition Programs, this multinational’s reach is proportional to its network’s size. As of October 2024, only two digital health companies have participated — Omada Health and Talkspace. Omada specializes in diabetes prevention, weight management, and hypertension care, while Talkspace delivers virtual therapy and psychiatric care. Between the two, insured Americans can choose from only three programs. It’s unclear why Amazon Health could only ink two partnerships in nine months — a departure from the online retail behemoth’s “Get Big Fast” mantra. I bet telehealth providers would move mountains to be in this exclusive club, so Amazon must have been overly selective about its partners for reasons unknown. Only time will tell if Amazon will bring more digital health companies into its fold sooner rather than later. A safe guess is that it would prioritize partner diversity to prevent cannibalization and harvest data with variety. A New Piece to the Amazon Health Care Strategy Puzzle Amazon plays the long game. For all we know, it might envision itself as the savior of health care — the ultimate medical data synthesizer the sector sorely needs. It’s impossible to connect all the dots when many of them haven’t come to light. Still, recognizing this offering’s potential value to this tech colossus isn’t brain surgery. If Health Condition Programs gain currency and the number of participating digital health companies on the network balloons, the company will better understand our health needs. These insights can be the rising tide that lifts the boats in the Amazon Health sub-ecosystem and other related subsidiaries. A quick thought experiment would reveal that more program enrollees could increase Amazon One Medical’s in-person visits. Health Condition Programs almost always require a prior medical diagnosis. Health care professionals on the network — health coaches, licensed therapists and psychiatrists, nutritionists, dieticians, and personal care specialists — could help train AWS HealthScribe with large volumes of recordings. The aim would be to churn out error-free transcripts and clinical notes consistently. The company could expand Alexa’s footprint by integrating its partners’ services into the voice assistant. It’s a tried-and-true move, as evidenced by the partnership between Amazon and Teladoc Health in 2022. Prescriptions from digital health companies can also boost Amazon Pharmacy’s sales. partnership between Amazon and Teladoc Health partnership between Amazon and Teladoc Health Analyzing mountains of medical data can shed light on the usual indicators of events that can endanger patients’ lives. Tech-forward hospitals have taken this route. They proved it’s feasible to predict signs of upcoming acute events — which increase the chances of patient mortality by three to four times — early enough to address them before they happen. by three to four times by three to four times Amazon can do the same thing for people living with chronic diseases. It can mobilize Whole Foods to make healthier food options more widely available to those who need them most. Accessible healthy grocery items empower chronically ill individuals to meet their unique nutritional needs and keep symptoms manageable. Are Health Condition Programs a Scandal Waiting to Happen? Amazon’s venture into health care has been riddled with controversies. In 2023, hackers successfully victimized more than 19,000 PillPack customers, stealing their names, residential addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. About 3,600 of the impacted accounts included prescription information. 3,600 of the impacted accounts 3,600 of the impacted accounts That same year, senators grilled the company for forcing patients to waive their right to health information privacy to enroll in Amazon Clinic. In mid-2024, Amazon found itself in hot water for allegedly compromising the safety of One Medical patients. Incidents of awful misjudgments by staff assisting customers by phone have risen since the subsidiary entrusted the job to inadequately trained agents. Amazon has failed to give a good account of itself in the sector on various occasions. At this rate, I feel like someone would expose a dubious practice underpinning Health Condition Programs any moment now. Can We Trust Amazon’s Health Condition Programs? Criticisms toward this initiative are unsubstantiated and premature. However, it would be naive to expect Amazon not to supercharge its health data collection prowess through coverage checks and its partners when the alternative does nothing to improve other parts of its business. We’ll just have to wait and see whether this Amazon Health offering’s practical benefits outweigh its perceived privacy drawbacks — but let’s not hold our breaths.

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