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The TechBeat: Lumoz's Quidditch Testnet Ends Successfully—Mainnet Launch Expected in Q4! (10/12/2024)

The TechBeat: Lumoz's Quidditch Testnet Ends Successfully—Mainnet Launch Expected in Q4! (10/10/2024)

The TechBeat: Lumoz's Quidditch Testnet Ends Successfully—Mainnet Launch Expected in Q4! (10/8/2024)

Dear Lumozers, We are thrilled to announce that the final round of the Lumoz Quidditch incentive testnet officially concluded on September 27 at 16:00 (UTC+8). This event, which began on August 27, lasted a month and attracted enthusiastic participation from regular users, outstanding project teams, zkVerifier nodes, developers, and more. Today, we are excited to share the remarkable achievements of the Quidditch testnet and provide details on the upcoming points redemption process, ensuring a smooth transition from the testnet to the future mainnet. Testnet Data Performance: Regular User Participation: 1,000,000+


Ecosystem Project Participation: 30+


Nodes Operated: 750+


License Staking: 58,000+


Verifications Submitted: 7,230,356


Total Community Size: 1,600,000+ The Quidditch incentive testnet introduced the Lumoz-developed Quidditch Bot TG game, allowing participants to enjoy the game while sharing a prize pool of 50 million esMOZ tokens. The event received support from over 30 top ecosystem projects, including OKX Wallet and Bitget Wallet, which provided generous rewards and designed unique tasks, greatly enhancing the user experience. In the core part of the event, participants operated verification nodes by staking tokens, experiencing the decentralized nature of the network firsthand. At the end of the event, the number of participating nodes reached 752, with 58,183 licenses staked and a total of 154,414 participants in the staking tests. The total number of verifications submitted was 7,230,356. These figures clearly demonstrate the stability and scalability of the Lumoz network. About Points Inquiry and Redemption This event released a total of 50 million points, with sources including points earned by exchanging through the Golden Snitch with magic stones, points from participating in ecosystem project tasks, and points earned from advanced tasks like node testing. We will distribute the points fairly based on participation, contribution, and task completion, ensuring that every point is treated fairly and transparently. Currently, participants in the game can check their points on the leaderboard within the Bot. Please note that the statistics for points earned from the other 25 ecosystem activities are still being finalized by the team and are expected to be completed by October 10. At that time, all users will be able to view their cumulative points from various stages via the official website link. Points Inquiry Portal：https://lumoz.org/lumoz-points Points redemption is also a top priority for everyone. According to the official documentation, 50 million points can be exchanged on a 1:1 basis for 50 million esMOZ. Holders of esMOZ will gain the right to participate in Lumoz ecosystem governance. To ensure ecosystem stability, the exchange rules between MOZ and esMOZ will have different ratios for various time periods. esMOZ will also have a reasonable lock-up period, and redemption can be canceled at any time. For detailed information on points distribution and token exchange progress, please stay tuned to Lumoz's social media and Discord community. Mainnet Launch: A New Chapter Awaits Lumoz, as a globally distributed modular computing network, provides users with a powerful, secure, and flexible computing platform. The uniqueness of this architecture not only enables Lumoz to deliver efficient performance but also allows for personalized solutions across various scenarios. In this context, the launch of the final round of the Quidditch testnet is particularly significant. In the first half of this year, Lumoz successfully completed its Pre-A round and strategic financing, totaling $14 million, with a new round of funding valued at up to $300 million. Participating institutions include OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, IDG Blockchain, and others, reflecting the capital market's optimism and expectations for Lumoz. This also provides Lumoz with stronger financial resources to maintain and innovate its technology and products. With the testnet activities concluded, the team is currently preparing for Lumoz's mainnet launch and TGE. The mainnet will inherit the excellent features of the testnet, including high performance, strong security, and good scalability. At the same time, we plan to deploy and support multiple Layer 2 solutions, further develop existing products like ZKFair and Merlin Chain, and introduce more Layer 2 chains to provide innovative solutions for various industries, driving progress across the entire blockchain ecosystem. Final Thanks and Outlook To date, Lumoz has successfully completed three rounds of testnets: Pre-Alpha, Alpha, and Quidditch. The success of these testnets is undoubtedly due to the contributions of every participant. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and suggestions are invaluable nutrients for Lumoz's growth. We would also like to extend our special thanks to the 200+ ecosystem partners and millions of community users who have supported us since Lumoz's inception. Based on our past successes, we believe that the launch of the Lumoz mainnet and TGE before the end of 2024 will achieve remarkable results! Let us join hands and witness the arrival of the zero-knowledge computing era, creating a bright future for Lumoz together! Dear Lumozers, We are thrilled to announce that the final round of the Lumoz Quidditch incentive testnet officially concluded on September 27 at 16:00 (UTC+8). This event, which began on August 27, lasted a month and attracted enthusiastic participation from regular users, outstanding project teams, zkVerifier nodes, developers, and more. Today, we are excited to share the remarkable achievements of the Quidditch testnet and provide details on the upcoming points redemption process, ensuring a smooth transition from the testnet to the future mainnet. Testnet Data Performance: Regular User Participation: 1,000,000+ Ecosystem Project Participation: 30+ Nodes Operated: 750+ License Staking: 58,000+ Verifications Submitted: 7,230,356 Total Community Size: 1,600,000+ Regular User Participation: 1,000,000+ Regular User Participation: 1,000,000+ Ecosystem Project Participation: 30+ Ecosystem Project Participation: 30+ Nodes Operated: 750+ Nodes Operated: 750+ License Staking: 58,000+ License Staking: 58,000+ Verifications Submitted: 7,230,356 Verifications Submitted: 7,230,356 Total Community Size: 1,600,000+ Total Community Size: 1,600,000+ The Quidditch incentive testnet introduced the Lumoz-developed Quidditch Bot TG game, allowing participants to enjoy the game while sharing a prize pool of 50 million esMOZ tokens. The event received support from over 30 top ecosystem projects, including OKX Wallet and Bitget Wallet, which provided generous rewards and designed unique tasks, greatly enhancing the user experience. In the core part of the event, participants operated verification nodes by staking tokens, experiencing the decentralized nature of the network firsthand. At the end of the event, the number of participating nodes reached 752, with 58,183 licenses staked and a total of 154,414 participants in the staking tests. The total number of verifications submitted was 7,230,356. These figures clearly demonstrate the stability and scalability of the Lumoz network. About Points Inquiry and Redemption This event released a total of 50 million points, with sources including points earned by exchanging through the Golden Snitch with magic stones, points from participating in ecosystem project tasks, and points earned from advanced tasks like node testing. We will distribute the points fairly based on participation, contribution, and task completion, ensuring that every point is treated fairly and transparently. Currently, participants in the game can check their points on the leaderboard within the Bot. Please note that the statistics for points earned from the other 25 ecosystem activities are still being finalized by the team and are expected to be completed by October 10. At that time, all users will be able to view their cumulative points from various stages via the official website link . leaderboard leaderboard the official website link the official website link Points Inquiry Portal ：https://lumoz.org/lumoz-points Points Inquiry Portal Points redemption is also a top priority for everyone. According to the official documentation, 50 million points can be exchanged on a 1:1 basis for 50 million esMOZ. Holders of esMOZ will gain the right to participate in Lumoz ecosystem governance. To ensure ecosystem stability, the exchange rules between MOZ and esMOZ will have different ratios for various time periods. esMOZ will also have a reasonable lock-up period, and redemption can be canceled at any time. For detailed information on points distribution and token exchange progress, please stay tuned to Lumoz's social media and Discord community . Lumoz's social media Lumoz's social media Discord community Discord community Mainnet Launch: A New Chapter Awaits Lumoz, as a globally distributed modular computing network, provides users with a powerful, secure, and flexible computing platform. The uniqueness of this architecture not only enables Lumoz to deliver efficient performance but also allows for personalized solutions across various scenarios. In this context, the launch of the final round of the Quidditch testnet is particularly significant. In the first half of this year, Lumoz successfully completed its Pre-A round and strategic financing, totaling $14 million, with a new round of funding valued at up to $300 million. Participating institutions include OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, IDG Blockchain, and others, reflecting the capital market's optimism and expectations for Lumoz. This also provides Lumoz with stronger financial resources to maintain and innovate its technology and products. With the testnet activities concluded, the team is currently preparing for Lumoz's mainnet launch and TGE. The mainnet will inherit the excellent features of the testnet, including high performance, strong security, and good scalability. At the same time, we plan to deploy and support multiple Layer 2 solutions, further develop existing products like ZKFair and Merlin Chain, and introduce more Layer 2 chains to provide innovative solutions for various industries, driving progress across the entire blockchain ecosystem. Final Thanks and Outlook To date, Lumoz has successfully completed three rounds of testnets: Pre-Alpha, Alpha, and Quidditch. The success of these testnets is undoubtedly due to the contributions of every participant. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and suggestions are invaluable nutrients for Lumoz's growth. We would also like to extend our special thanks to the 200+ ecosystem partners and millions of community users who have supported us since Lumoz's inception. Based on our past successes, we believe that the launch of the Lumoz mainnet and TGE before the end of 2024 will achieve remarkable results! Let us join hands and witness the arrival of the zero-knowledge computing era, creating a bright future for Lumoz together!

Lumoz's Quidditch Testnet Ends Successfully—Mainnet Launch Expected in Q4!

Lumoz‘ Quidditch-Testnetz erfolgreich beendet – Mainnet-Start im vierten Quartal erwartet!

La red de pruebas de Quidditch de Lumoz finaliza con éxito: ¡el lanzamiento de la red principal se espera para el cuarto trimestre!

Lumozin kvidditch-testiverkko päättyy onnistuneesti – Mainnet lanseerataan Q4:llä!

A Lumoz kviddics teszthálózata sikeresen véget ért – a Mainnet bevezetése a negyedik negyedévben várható!

Lumoz-ի Quidditch Testnet-ը հաջողությամբ ավարտվեց. Mainnet-ի գործարկումը սպասվում է 4-րդ եռամսյակում:

Lumoz の Quidditch テストネットが成功裏に終了 — メインネットのローンチは第 4 四半期に予定されています。

Lumoz's Quidditch Testnet желісі сәтті аяқталды — Mainnet іске қосылуы 4-тоқсанда күтілуде!

Testnet ya Quidditch ya Lumoz esili na malonga —Lancement ya Mainnet ezelamaki na Q4!

د Lumoz Quidditch Testnet په بریالیتوب سره پای ته ورسید — د مینیټ لانچ په Q4 کې تمه کیږي!

Metlobalový test spoločnosti Lumoz sa úspešne končí – spustenie siete Mainnet sa očakáva v 4. štvrťroku!

Rrjeti testues Quidditch i Lumoz-it përfundon me sukses—Pritet lançimi i rrjetit kompjuterik në tremujorin e katërt!

Лумоз-ова квидич тестна мрежа се успешно завршава—покретање главне мреже се очекује у четвртом кварталу!

Dear Wizards, We are thrilled to announce that after over two years and nearly 1,000 days of preparation, Lumoz is about to launch its third and final incentive testnet — the Lumoz Quidditch Match. This will be an unprecedented adventure. The Lumoz Quidditch Match officially started on August 27th, and we are offering 50 million Lumoz Points, equivalent to 50 million MOZ Tokens (with a 1:1 conversion rate), as rewards. This event is open to users worldwide and represents the last opportunity to participate before the Lumoz TGE (expected in Q4) and the mainnet launch! Start your journey here: lumoz.org/quidditch-join 1. Open the Magical Gate: Event Background and Prize Pool Lumoz is inspired by the 'Lumos' spell from Harry Potter and leverages revolutionary zk technology, symbolizing the power of zero-knowledge proofs to illuminate the blockchain world. To celebrate the launch of the final Quidditch testnet, we have prepared a generous prize pool: 50 million Lumoz Points (with a 1:1 conversion rate, equivalent to 50 million MOZ tokens) plus additional token support from several top-tier ecosystem projects, such as Merlin Token, Nubit, and Oribiter Points, among other incentives. To ensure fair participation for users worldwide, our event will last for one month. We encourage everyone to participate fully and deeply, and we also hope to receive valuable feedback during this period. The Lumoz team will continuously listen to the community and refine the product details, ensuring we are well-prepared for the mainnet launch! 2. Embark on a Magical Journey: Lumoz Quidditch Match Rules How can you participate? To make this event more engaging, the team has developed a special Telegram Bot. By visiting Lumoz's official event page, users can access the Telegram Bot, which serves as the gateway to the Quidditch Tournament. Upon entering this magical world, you will receive 200,000 Golden Snitches as a welcome gift. These shimmering Golden Snitches can be exchanged for valuable Lumoz Points at a set ratio. In short, users can earn more points by collecting Golden Snitches. You can also gather more Snitches by completing various tasks. In addition to basic tasks like following social media accounts and joining community groups, we’ve also designed advanced tasks for experienced wizards, such as staking nodes and claiming water. There are many ways to collect, so click here to explore further: lumoz.org/quidditch-join And don’t forget to try our Magic Wheel! You can invite friends or spend 200,000 Golden Snitches to spin for a chance to win more Snitches, ecosystem tokens, magic stones, badges, and even a zkVerifier node worth 532 USDT, among other exciting rewards. Dive into the step by step guide to learn how to play:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuLFr7pS9u04FLI6NMh3Q69J0e4c5_Z6Jkr89ZCApTE/edit#heading=h.8umgai1jbmjd 3. Friends of the Magical World: Collaboration with 30+ Ecosystem Projects In addition to the main event on Telegram, the Lumoz Quidditch Tournament adventure, we are honored to have top players from the blockchain world join us. Each partner has brought unique tasks and generous additional rewards to this grand event: OKX Wallet: As a leading cryptocurrency wallet in the industry, OKX Wallet enhances the magical powers of participants.
Bitget Wallet: As a globally leading one-stop trading crypto wallet, Bitget Wallet has designed challenging social tasks for wizards. Moreover, star projects like Coin98 Wallet, TokenPocket, Merlin, and Nubit have also joined our ranks. They will support the entire event, ensuring that every participant can enjoy their time in the magical world. At the Lumoz Quidditch sub-venues, each partner project has set up unique magical levels. Completing these levels not only earns Lumoz Points as rewards but also grants access to exclusive treasures from our partners, allowing adventurers to accumulate multiple token incentives in a single quest. 4. The Future is in Sight Previously, Lumoz successfully completed two rounds of incentive testnets, attracting 373,746 users, 28,137 validators, 145 PoW miners, and over 60 deployed ecosystem projects. This year, Lumoz has launched star products such as ZKFair and Merlin Chain, with plans to introduce more L2 chains in the future. In the first half of this year, Lumoz completed Pre-A and strategic funding rounds. To date, institutions such as OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, IDG Blockchain, NGC Ventures, Gate Ventures, MH Ventures, BWARE LABS, and Comma 3 Ventures have participated, raising a total of $14 million. Additionally, the team began node sales in June, which were met with market frenzy, with cumulative node sales exceeding 73,424 (out of a total of 100,000), and real-time FDV surpassing $150 million. Of course, the past is merely prologue! Lumoz plans to launch its mainnet and conduct the TGE by the end of this year. The Quidditch testnet is a crucial step for us to test our capabilities and empower the community. With Lumoz’s brilliance guiding us, we are sure to embark on an extraordinary adventure, experiencing Lumoz’s zk technology and earning rich points and token rewards! If you’re ready, let’s shout the spell together: Lumos Maxima! Dear Wizards, We are thrilled to announce that after over two years and nearly 1,000 days of preparation, Lumoz is about to launch its third and final incentive testnet — the Lumoz Quidditch Match. This will be an unprecedented adventure. The Lumoz Quidditch Match officially started on August 27th, and we are offering 50 million Lumoz Points, equivalent to 50 million MOZ Tokens (with a 1:1 conversion rate) , as rewards. This event is open to users worldwide and represents the last opportunity to participate before the Lumoz TGE (expected in Q4) and the mainnet launch! 50 million Lumoz Points, equivalent to 50 million MOZ Tokens (with a 1:1 conversion rate) Start your journey here : lumoz.org/quidditch-join Start your journey here Start your journey here : lumoz.org/quidditch-join lumoz.org/quidditch-join 1. Open the Magical Gate: Event Background and Prize Pool Lumoz is inspired by the 'Lumos' spell from Harry Potter and leverages revolutionary zk technology, symbolizing the power of zero-knowledge proofs to illuminate the blockchain world. To celebrate the launch of the final Quidditch testnet, we have prepared a generous prize pool: 50 million Lumoz Points (with a 1:1 conversion rate, equivalent to 50 million MOZ tokens) plus additional token support from several top-tier ecosystem projects, such as Merlin Token, Nubit, and Oribiter Points, among other incentives. To ensure fair participation for users worldwide, our event will last for one month. We encourage everyone to participate fully and deeply, and we also hope to receive valuable feedback during this period. The Lumoz team will continuously listen to the community and refine the product details, ensuring we are well-prepared for the mainnet launch! 2. Embark on a Magical Journey: Lumoz Quidditch Match Rules How can you participate? To make this event more engaging, the team has developed a special Telegram Bot. By visiting Lumoz's official event page, users can access the Telegram Bot, which serves as the gateway to the Quidditch Tournament. Upon entering this magical world, you will receive 200,000 Golden Snitches as a welcome gift. These shimmering Golden Snitches can be exchanged for valuable Lumoz Points at a set ratio. In short, users can earn more points by collecting Golden Snitches. You can also gather more Snitches by completing various tasks. In addition to basic tasks like following social media accounts and joining community groups, we’ve also designed advanced tasks for experienced wizards, such as staking nodes and claiming water. There are many ways to collect, so click here to explore further : lumoz.org/quidditch-join There are many ways to collect, so click here to explore further lumoz.org/quidditch-join And don’t forget to try our Magic Wheel! You can invite friends or spend 200,000 Golden Snitches to spin for a chance to win more Snitches, ecosystem tokens, magic stones, badges, and even a zkVerifier node worth 532 USDT, among other exciting rewards. Dive into the step by step guide to learn how to play:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuLFr7pS9u04FLI6NMh3Q69J0e4c5_Z6Jkr89ZCApTE/edit#heading=h.8umgai1jbmjd Dive into the step by step guide to learn how to play:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuLFr7pS9u04FLI6NMh3Q69J0e4c5_Z6Jkr89ZCApTE/edit#heading=h.8umgai1jbmjd Dive into the step by step guide to learn how to play: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuLFr7pS9u04FLI6NMh3Q69J0e4c5_Z6Jkr89ZCApTE/edit#heading=h.8umgai1jbmjd https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuLFr7pS9u04FLI6NMh3Q69J0e4c5_Z6Jkr89ZCApTE/edit#heading=h.8umgai1jbmjd 3. Friends of the Magical World: Collaboration with 30+ Ecosystem Projects In addition to the main event on Telegram, the Lumoz Quidditch Tournament adventure, we are honored to have top players from the blockchain world join us. Each partner has brought unique tasks and generous additional rewards to this grand event: OKX Wallet: As a leading cryptocurrency wallet in the industry, OKX Wallet enhances the magical powers of participants. Bitget Wallet: As a globally leading one-stop trading crypto wallet, Bitget Wallet has designed challenging social tasks for wizards. OKX Wallet: As a leading cryptocurrency wallet in the industry, OKX Wallet enhances the magical powers of participants. Bitget Wallet: As a globally leading one-stop trading crypto wallet, Bitget Wallet has designed challenging social tasks for wizards. Moreover, star projects like Coin98 Wallet, TokenPocket, Merlin, and Nubit have also joined our ranks. They will support the entire event, ensuring that every participant can enjoy their time in the magical world. At the Lumoz Quidditch sub-venues, each partner project has set up unique magical levels. Completing these levels not only earns Lumoz Points as rewards but also grants access to exclusive treasures from our partners, allowing adventurers to accumulate multiple token incentives in a single quest. 4. The Future is in Sight Previously, Lumoz successfully completed two rounds of incentive testnets, attracting 373,746 users, 28,137 validators, 145 PoW miners, and over 60 deployed ecosystem projects. This year, Lumoz has launched star products such as ZKFair and Merlin Chain, with plans to introduce more L2 chains in the future. In the first half of this year, Lumoz completed Pre-A and strategic funding rounds. To date, institutions such as OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, IDG Blockchain, NGC Ventures, Gate Ventures, MH Ventures, BWARE LABS, and Comma 3 Ventures have participated, raising a total of $14 million. Additionally, the team began node sales in June, which were met with market frenzy, with cumulative node sales exceeding 73,424 (out of a total of 100,000), and real-time FDV surpassing $150 million. Of course, the past is merely prologue! Lumoz plans to launch its mainnet and conduct the TGE by the end of this year. The Quidditch testnet is a crucial step for us to test our capabilities and empower the community. With Lumoz’s brilliance guiding us, we are sure to embark on an extraordinary adventure, experiencing Lumoz’s zk technology and earning rich points and token rewards! If you’re ready, let’s shout the spell together: Lumos Maxima! Lumos Maxima!

Lumoz Quidditch Match is live! Claim 50 Million Points and 30+ top-tier ecosystem project rewards!

Lumoz Quidditch ተዛማጅ በቀጥታ ነው! የይገባኛል ጥያቄ 50 ሚሊዮን ነጥቦች እና 30+ ከፍተኛ-ደረጃ የስነ-ምህዳር ፕሮጀክት ሽልማቶችን!

Lumoz Quidditch ukan anatäwipax uñt'ayatawa! ¡50 Millones de Puntos ukat 30+ proyecto ecosistema de alto nivel ukan premios ukanakap mayiñamawa!

Матч Lumoz па квідытчу ў прамым эфіры! Атрымайце 50 мільёнаў балаў і больш за 30 узнагарод экасістэмнага праекта вышэйшага ўзроўню!

¡El partido de quidditch de Lumoz ya está en marcha! ¡Reclama 50 millones de puntos y más de 30 recompensas de proyectos del ecosistema de primer nivel!

Lumoz Quidditch Match zuzenean da! Erreklamatu 50 milioi puntu eta goi mailako ekosistema proiektuen 30 sari baino gehiago!

Lumoz Quidditch Match ap viv! Reklame 50 milyon pwen ak plis pase 30 rekonpans pwojè ekosistèm ki pi wo!

A Lumoz kviddics meccs élőben! Szerezzen 50 millió pontot és 30+ felső szintű ökoszisztéma projekt jutalmat!

Lumoz クィディッチ マッチが始まりました! 5,000 万ポイントと 30 以上のトップ レベルのエコシステム プロジェクト報酬を獲得しましょう!

Lumoz Quidditch Match ຖ່າຍທອດສົດແລ້ວ! ຮັບ 50 ລ້ານຄະແນນ ແລະ 30+ ລາງວັນໂຄງການລະບົບນິເວດຊັ້ນນໍາ!

Ntlangu wa Lumoz Quidditch wu le ku hanyeni! Koxa 50 wa Timiliyoni ta Tinhla na 30+ wa hakelo ya phurojeke ya ikhosisteme ya xiyimo xa le henhla!

Lumoz Quidditch میچ لائیو ہے! 50 ملین پوائنٹس اور 30+ اعلی درجے کے ایکو سسٹم پروجیکٹ کے انعامات کا دعوی کریں!

Lumoz Quidditch Match jonli efirda! 50 million ball va 30 dan ortiq yuqori darajadagi ekotizim loyihasi mukofotlarini talab qiling!

We're thrilled to announce the forthcoming Lumoz’s esMOZ airdrop, distributed to all sorts of contributors! This milestone wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and contributions of our vibrant community. Over the last two years, our community has supported Lumoz through key phases: the Pre-Alpha testnet engaged 87,567 active participants, the Alpha testnet attracted 286,179 followers, and participation in the Quidditch testnet exceeded one million. These numbers underscore the community’s strong support and trust in Lumoz. Your contributions have driven invaluable feedback, strengthening Lumoz’s technical foundation and shaping our ecosystem's growth. This airdrop is our way of expressing gratitude for your continued support and is a significant step toward our journey into the next chapter. Airdrop Rules Airdrop Inquiry Link: https://lumoz.org/airdrop Lumoz Tokens have a total supply of 10 billion, with 10% (1 billion esMOZ tokens) dedicated to this airdrop. Based on our recent valuation, this represents a value of approximately $30 million. The exchange rate for esMOZ to MOZ will be 1:1, and the exchange will follow an unlocking schedule as detailed in our official documentation (https://docs.lumoz.org/). As the largest airdrop in Lumoz's history, it will target early adopters, Lumoz PoW & node holders, ecosystem contributors, and active participants from ecosystems like ETH, Celestia, and the Move Ecosystem. Detailed Eligibility Criteria: Early Lumoz Participants:  Lumoz Point holders will receive esMOZ on a 1:1 basis for points held. Users with over 500 points will also receive bonus esMOZ airdrops.


Lumoz PoW Testnet Participants: From November 5 to December 5, Lumoz will host ZK mining on the testnet. Participants will earn esMOZ airdrops proportional to MOZ test tokens mined during this period. Updated rewards will be available on the airdrop page.


Lumoz zkVerifier Node Holders:  Holders of the Lumoz zkVerifier License, as captured in the October 26 snapshot, are eligible for airdrops.


Lumoz Ecosystem Users: This includes users of Lumoz RaaS services in projects like Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, and Matr1x. Active users in these ecosystems will receive direct airdrops, visible on the official airdrop page starting November 5. This portion of the airdrop will consist of two parts: The first part will be directly airdropped to active addresses in the ecosystem, which can be checked on the Lumoz official airdrop page starting November 5. The second part will be airdropped to users participating in ecosystem-related activities. After the events conclude, the esMOZ earned through participation will be updated on the Lumoz official airdrop page. Please follow official updates from each ecosystem for specific activity times. Active Users in Ecosystems like ETH, Celestia, and Move: Eligible users include: Participants interacting with major DeFi projects in ETH, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum over the past six months.


Significant stakers in the Celestia network. Active users engaging with leading DeFi projects in Move, primarily Aptos and Sui, within the past six months. Please note that the airdrop inquiry period will last one month, during which, specific claim details will be announced. NFT Activity Coming Soon After obtaining esMOZ, users are naturally most concerned about the exchange rules. Lumoz's official documentation has previously stated that the exchange ratio between esMOZ and MOZ is 1:1, although there will be a certain unlocking period. While this setup is designed for Lumoz's long-term development, there have been voices in the community expressing a desire for an earlier unlocking. We value the feedback from every community user, which is why we have introduced an NFT section that will allow users to directly exchange a certain amount of esMOZ for MOZ. NFTs will be set at different levels, with each level offering varying esMOZ exchange limits. In the future, NFTs will also support free circulation, allowing users to exchange according to their needs for flexible asset management. We will announce the rules for obtaining NFTs shortly, so stay tuned! This airdrop marks just the beginning for Lumoz. Follow our official Twitter for updates and stay informed on our journey forward. About Lumoz Lumoz is a leading modular computing layer and ZK-RaaS platform, delivering computation for Rollups, ZK-ML, and ZKP verification through its PoW mining system. Earlier this year, Lumoz completed its Pre-A funding round, raising $14 million with backing from prominent investors like OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, and IDG Blockchain. With over 1.5 million users, 200+ projects, 28,137 validators, and 145 PoW miners engaged, Lumoz’s mainnet is set to launch by year’s end. We're thrilled to announce the forthcoming Lumoz’s esMOZ airdrop, distributed to all sorts of contributors! This milestone wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and contributions of our vibrant community. Over the last two years, our community has supported Lumoz through key phases: the Pre-Alpha testnet engaged 87,567 active participants, the Alpha testnet attracted 286,179 followers, and participation in the Quidditch testnet exceeded one million. These numbers underscore the community’s strong support and trust in Lumoz. Your contributions have driven invaluable feedback, strengthening Lumoz’s technical foundation and shaping our ecosystem's growth. This airdrop is our way of expressing gratitude for your continued support and is a significant step toward our journey into the next chapter. Airdrop Rules Airdrop Inquiry Link: https://lumoz.org/airdrop https://lumoz.org/airdrop https://lumoz.org/airdrop Lumoz Tokens have a total supply of 10 billion, with 10% (1 billion esMOZ tokens) dedicated to this airdrop. Based on our recent valuation, this represents a value of approximately $30 million. The exchange rate for esMOZ to MOZ will be 1:1, and the exchange will follow an unlocking schedule as detailed in our official documentation ( https://docs.lumoz.org/ ). https://docs.lumoz.org/ As the largest airdrop in Lumoz's history, it will target early adopters, Lumoz PoW & node holders, ecosystem contributors, and active participants from ecosystems like ETH, Celestia, and the Move Ecosystem. Detailed Eligibility Criteria: Detailed Eligibility Criteria: Early Lumoz Participants:  Lumoz Point holders will receive esMOZ on a 1:1 basis for points held. Users with over 500 points will also receive bonus esMOZ airdrops. Lumoz PoW Testnet Participants: From November 5 to December 5, Lumoz will host ZK mining on the testnet. Participants will earn esMOZ airdrops proportional to MOZ test tokens mined during this period. Updated rewards will be available on the airdrop page. Lumoz zkVerifier Node Holders:  Holders of the Lumoz zkVerifier License, as captured in the October 26 snapshot, are eligible for airdrops. Lumoz Ecosystem Users: This includes users of Lumoz RaaS services in projects like Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, and Matr1x. Active users in these ecosystems will receive direct airdrops, visible on the official airdrop page starting November 5. This portion of the airdrop will consist of two parts: Early Lumoz Participants:  Lumoz Point holders will receive esMOZ on a 1:1 basis for points held. Users with over 500 points will also receive bonus esMOZ airdrops. Early Lumoz Participants:  Lumoz Point holders will receive esMOZ on a 1:1 basis for points held. Users with over 500 points will also receive bonus esMOZ airdrops. Lumoz PoW Testnet Participants: From November 5 to December 5, Lumoz will host ZK mining on the testnet. Participants will earn esMOZ airdrops proportional to MOZ test tokens mined during this period. Updated rewards will be available on the airdrop page. Lumoz PoW Testnet Participants: From November 5 to December 5, Lumoz will host ZK mining on the testnet. Participants will earn esMOZ airdrops proportional to MOZ test tokens mined during this period. Updated rewards will be available on the airdrop page. Lumoz zkVerifier Node Holders:  Holders of the Lumoz zkVerifier License, as captured in the October 26 snapshot, are eligible for airdrops. Lumoz zkVerifier Node Holders:  Holders of the Lumoz zkVerifier License, as captured in the October 26 snapshot, are eligible for airdrops. Lumoz Ecosystem Users: This includes users of Lumoz RaaS services in projects like Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, and Matr1x. Active users in these ecosystems will receive direct airdrops, visible on the official airdrop page starting November 5. This portion of the airdrop will consist of two parts: Lumoz Ecosystem Users: This includes users of Lumoz RaaS services in projects like Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, and Matr1x. Active users in these ecosystems will receive direct airdrops, visible on the official airdrop page starting November 5. This portion of the airdrop will consist of two parts: The first part will be directly airdropped to active addresses in the ecosystem, which can be checked on the Lumoz official airdrop page starting November 5. The first part will be directly airdropped to active addresses in the ecosystem, which can be checked on the Lumoz official airdrop page starting November 5. The second part will be airdropped to users participating in ecosystem-related activities. After the events conclude, the esMOZ earned through participation will be updated on the Lumoz official airdrop page. Please follow official updates from each ecosystem for specific activity times. The second part will be airdropped to users participating in ecosystem-related activities. After the events conclude, the esMOZ earned through participation will be updated on the Lumoz official airdrop page. Please follow official updates from each ecosystem for specific activity times. Active Users in Ecosystems like ETH, Celestia, and Move: Eligible users include: Active Users in Ecosystems like ETH, Celestia, and Move: Eligible users include: Participants interacting with major DeFi projects in ETH, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum over the past six months. Significant stakers in the Celestia network. Participants interacting with major DeFi projects in ETH, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum over the past six months. Participants interacting with major DeFi projects in ETH, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum over the past six months. Significant stakers in the Celestia network. Significant stakers in the Celestia network. Active users engaging with leading DeFi projects in Move, primarily Aptos and Sui, within the past six months. Please note that the airdrop inquiry period will last one month, during which, specific claim details will be announced. Active users engaging with leading DeFi projects in Move, primarily Aptos and Sui, within the past six months. Please note that the airdrop inquiry period will last one month, during which, specific claim details will be announced. NFT Activity Coming Soon NFT Activity Coming Soon After obtaining esMOZ, users are naturally most concerned about the exchange rules. Lumoz's official documentation has previously stated that the exchange ratio between esMOZ and MOZ is 1:1, although there will be a certain unlocking period. While this setup is designed for Lumoz's long-term development, there have been voices in the community expressing a desire for an earlier unlocking. We value the feedback from every community user, which is why we have introduced an NFT section that will allow users to directly exchange a certain amount of esMOZ for MOZ. NFTs will be set at different levels, with each level offering varying esMOZ exchange limits. In the future, NFTs will also support free circulation, allowing users to exchange according to their needs for flexible asset management. We will announce the rules for obtaining NFTs shortly, so stay tuned! This airdrop marks just the beginning for Lumoz. Follow our official Twitter for updates and stay informed on our journey forward. About Lumoz About Lumoz Lumoz is a leading modular computing layer and ZK-RaaS platform, delivering computation for Rollups, ZK-ML, and ZKP verification through its PoW mining system. Earlier this year, Lumoz completed its Pre-A funding round, raising $14 million with backing from prominent investors like OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Polygon, and IDG Blockchain. With over 1.5 million users, 200+ projects, 28,137 validators, and 145 PoW miners engaged, Lumoz’s mainnet is set to launch by year’s end.

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Innovative Strategies in Meme Sentiment Analysis: The Impact of Unimodal Training

THOUGHTS ON LIFE

THE DAWN OF A GALA DAY.

Dick Sands the Boy Captain by Jules Verne, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . A RAY OF HOPE here A RAY OF HOPE. Mrs. Weldon's first feeling on being left alone was a sense of relief at having a week's respite. She had no trust in Negoro's honesty, but she knew well enough that their "marketable value" would secure them from any personal danger, and she had time to consider whether some compromise might be effected by which her husband might be spared the necessity of coming to KazonndÃ©. Upon the receipt of a letter from herself, he would not hesitate for a moment in undertaking the journey, but she entertained no little fear that after all perhaps her own departure might not be permitted; the slightest caprice on the part of Queen Moena would detain her as a captive, whilst as to Negoro, if once he should get the ransom he wanted, he would take no further pains in the matter. Accordingly, she resolved to make the proposition that she should be conveyed to some point upon the coast, where the bargain could be concluded without Mr. Weldon's coming up the country. She had to weigh all the consequences that would follow any refusal on her part to fall in with Negoro's demands. Of course, he would spend the interval in preparing for his start to America, and when he should come back and find her still hesitating, was it not likely that he would find scope for his revenge in suggesting that she must be separated from her child. The very thought sent a pang through her heart, and she clasped her little boy tenderly to her side. "What makes you so sad, mamma?" asked Jack. "I was thinking of your father, my child," she answered; "would you not like to see him?" "Yes, yes; is he coming here?" "No, my boy, he must not come here." "Then let us take Dick, and Tom, and Hercules, and go to him." Mrs. Weldon tried to conceal her tears. "Have you heard from papa?" "No." "Then why do you not write to him?" "Write to him?" repeated his mother, "that is the very thing I was thinking about." The child little knew the agitation that was troubling her mind. Meanwhile Mrs. Weldon had another inducement which she hardly ventured to own to herself for postponing her final decision. Was it absolutely impossible that her liberation should be effected by some different means altogether? A few days previously she had overheard a conversation outside her hut, and over this she had found herself continually pondering. Alvez and one of the Ujiji dealers, discussing the future prospects of their business, mutually agreed in denouncing the efforts that were being made for the suppression of the slave-traffic, not only by the cruisers on the coast, but by the intrusion of travellers and missionaries into the interior. Alvez averred that all these troublesome visitors ought to be exterminated forthwith. "But kill one, and another crops up," replied the dealer. "Yes, their exaggerated reports bring up a swarm of them," said Alvez. It seemed a subject of bitter complaint that the markets of NyangwÃ©, Zanzibar, and the lake-district had been invaded by Speke and Grant and others, and although they congratulated each other that the western provinces had not yet been much persecuted, they confessed that now that the travelling epidemic had begun to rage, there was no telling how soon a lot of European and American busy-bodies might be among them. ThedÃ©pÃ´ts at Cassange and Bihe had both been visited, and although KazonndÃ© had hitherto been left quiet, there were rumours enough that the continent was to be tramped over from east to west. [Footnote: This extraordinary feat was, it is universally known, subsequently accomplished by Cameron.] "And it may be," continued Alvez, "that that missionary fellow, Livingstone, is already on his way to us; if he comes there can be but one result; there must be freedom for all the slaves in KazonndÃ©." "Freedom for the slaves in KazonndÃ©!" These were the words which in connexion with Dr. Livingstone's name had arrested Mrs. Weldon's attention, and who can wonder that she pondered them over and over again, and ventured to associate them with her own prospects? Here was a ray of hope! The mere mention of Livingstone's name in association with this story seems to demand a brief survey of his career. Born on the 19th of March, 1813, David Livingstone was the second of six children of a tradesman in the village of Blantyre, in Lanarkshire. After two years' training in medicine and theology, he was sent out by the London Missionary Society, and landed at the Cape of Good Hope in 1840, with the intention of joining Moffat in South Africa. After exploring the country of the Bechuanas, he returned to Kuruman, and, having married Moffat's daughter, proceeded in 1843 to found a mission in the Mabotsa valley. After four years he removed to Kolobeng in the Bechuana district, 225 miles north of Kuruman, whence, in 1849, starting off with his wife, three children, and two friends, Mr. Oswell and Mr. Murray, he discovered Lake Ngami, and returned by descending the course of the Zouga. The opposition of the natives had prevented his proceeding beyond Lake Ngami at his first visit, and he made [Illustration: Dr. Livingstone. 408.] Page a second with no better success. In a third attempt, however, he wended his way northwards with his family and Mr. Oswell along the ChobÃ©, an affluent of the Zambesi, and after a difficult journey at length reached the district of the Makalolos, of whom the chief, named SebituanÃ©, joined him at LinyantÃ©. The Zambesi itself was discovered at the end of June, 1851, and the doctor returned to the Cape for the purpose of sending his family to England. His next project was to cross the continent obliquely from south to west, but in this expedition he had resolved that he would risk no life but his own. Accompanied, therefore, by only a few natives, he started in the following June, and skirting the Kalahari desert entered Litoubarouba on the last day of the year; here he found the Bechuana district much ravaged by the Boers, the original Dutch colonists, who had formed the population of the Cape before it came into the possession of the English. After a fortnight's stay, he proceeded into the heart of the district of the Bamangonatos, and travelled continuously until the 23rd of May, when he arrived at LinyantÃ©, and was received with much honour by Sekeletoo, who had recently become sovereign of the Makalolos. A severe attack of fever detained the traveller here for a period, but he made good use of the enforced rest by studying the manners of the country, and became for the first time sensible of its terrible sufferings in consequence of the slave-trade. Descending the course of the ChobÃ© to the Zambesi, he next entered Naniele, and after visiting Katonga and Libonta, advanced to the point of confluence of the Leeba with the Zambesi, where he determined upon ascending the former as far as the Portuguese possessions in the west; it was an undertaking, however, that required considerable preparation, so that it was necessary for him to return to LinyantÃ©. On the 11th of November he again started. He was accompanied by twenty-seven Makalolos, and ascended the Leeba till, in the territory of the Balonda, he reached a spot where it received the waters of its tributary the Makondo. It was the first time a white man had ever penetrated so far. Proceeding on their way, they arrived at the residence of ShintÃ©, the most powerful of the chieftains of the Balonda, by whom they were well received, and having met with equal kindness from Kateema, a ruler on the other side of the Leeba, they encamped, on the 20th of February, 1853, on the banks of Lake Dilolo. Here it was that the real difficulty commenced; the arduous travelling, the attacks of the natives, and their exorbitant demands, the conspiracies of his own attendants and their desertions, would soon have caused any one of less energy to abandon his enterprise; but David Livingstone was not a man to be daunted; resolutely he persevered, and on the 4th of April reached the banks of the Coango, the stream that forms the frontier of the Portuguese possessions, and joins the Zaire on the north. Six days later he passed through CassangÃ©. Here it was that Alvez had seen him. On the 31st of May he arrived at St. Paul de Loanda, having traversed the continent in about two years. It was not long, however, before he was off again. Following the banks of the Coanza, the river which was to bring such trying experiences to Dick Sands and his party, he reached the LombÃ©, and having met numbers of slave-caravans on his way, again passed through Cassange, crossed the Coango, and reached the Zambesi at Kewawa. By the 8th of the following June he was again at Lake Dilolo, and descending the river, he re-entered LinyantÃ©. Here he stayed till the 3rd of November, when he commenced his second great journey, which was to carry him completely across Africa from west to east. After visiting the famed Victoria Falls, the intrepid explorer quitted the Zambesi, and took a north-easterly route. The transit of the territory of the Batokas, a people brutalized by the inhalation of hemp; a visit to Semalemboni the powerful chief of the district; the passage of the Kafoni; a visit to king Mbourouma; an inspection of the ruins of Zumbo, an old Portuguese town; a meeting with [Illustration: With none to guide him except a few natives.] the chief MpendÃ©, at that time at war with the Portuguese, these were the principal events of this journey, and on the 22nd of April, Livingstone left TetÃ©, and having descended the river as far as its delta, reached QuilimanÃ©, just four years after his last departure from the Cape. On the 12th of July he embarked for the Mauritius, and on the 22nd of December, 1856, he landed in England after an absence of sixteen years. Loaded with honours by the Geographical Societies of London and Paris, brilliantly entertained by all ranks, it would have been no matter of surprise if he had surrendered himself to a well-earned repose; but no thought of permanent rest occurred to him, and on the 1st of March, 1858, accompanied by his brother Charles, Captain Bedingfield, Dr. Kirk, Dr. Miller, Mr. Thornton, and Mr. Baines, he started again, with the intention of exploring the basin of the Zambesi, and arrived in due time at the coast of Mozambique. The party ascended the great river by the Kongone mouth; they were on board a small steamer named the "Ma-Robert," and reached TetÃ© on the 8th of September. During the following year they investigated the lower course of the Zambesi, and its left affluent the ShirÃ©, and having visited Lake Shirwa, they explored the territory of the Manganjas, and discovered Lake Nyassa. In August, 1860, they returned to the Victoria Falls. Early in the following year, Bishop Mackenzie and his missionary staff arrived at the mouth of the Zambesi. In March an exploration of the Rovouma was made on board the "Pioneer," the exploring party returning afterwards to Lake Nyassa, where they remained a considerable time. The 30th of January, 1862, was signalized by the arrival of Mrs. Livingstone, and by the addition of another steamer, the "Lady Nyassa;" but the happiness of reunion was very transient; it was but a short time before the enthusiastic Bishop Mackenzie succumbed to the unhealthiness of the climate, and on the 27th of April Mrs. Livingstone expired in her husband's arms. A second investigation of the Rovouma soon followed and at the end of November the doctor returned to the Zambesi, and reascended the Shire. In the spring of 1803 he lost his companion Mr. Thornton, and as his brother and Dr. Kirk were both much debilitated, he insisted upon their return to Europe, while he himself returned for the third time to Lake Nyassa, and completed the hydrographical survey which already he had begun. A few months later found him once more at the mouth of the Zambesi; thence he crossed over to Zanzibar, and after five years' absence arrived in London, where he published his work, "The exploration of the Zambesi and its affluents." Still unwearied and insatiable in his longings, he was back again in Zanzibar at the commencement of 1866, ready to begin his fourth journey, this time attended only by a few sepoys and negroes. Witnessing on his way some horrible scenes which were perpetrated as the result of the prosecution of the slave-trade, he proceeded to MokalaosÃ© on the shores of Lake Nyassa, where nearly all his attendants deserted him, and returned to Zanzibar with the report that he was dead. Dr. Livingstone meanwhile was not only alive, but undaunted in his determination to visit the country between the two lakes Nyassa and Tanganyika. With none to guide him except a few natives, he crossed the Loangona, and in the following April discovered Lake Liemmba. Here he lay for a whole month hovering between life and death, but rallying a little he pushed on to the north shore of Lake Moero. Taking up his quarters at CazembÃ© for six weeks, he made two separate explorations of the lake, and then started farther northwards, intending to reach Ujiji, an important town upon Lake Tanganyika; overtaken, however, by floods, and again abandoned by his servants, he was obliged to retrace his steps. Six weeks afterwards he had made his way southwards to the great lake Bangweolo, whence once more he started towards Tanganyika. This last effort was most trying, and the doctor had grown so weak that he was obliged to be carried, but he reached Ujiji, where he was gratified by finding some [Illustration: "You are Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"] supplies that had been thoughtfully forwarded to him by the Oriental Society at Calcutta. His great aim now was to ascend the lake, and reach the sources of the Nile. On the 21st of September he was at BambarrÃ©, in the country of the cannibal Manyuema, upon the Lualaba, the river afterwards ascertained by Stanley to be the Upper Zaire or Congo. At Mamobela the doctor was ill for twenty-four days, tended only by three followers who continued faithful; but in July he made a vigorous effort, and although he was reduced to a skeleton, made his way back to Ujiji. During this long time no tidings of Livingstone reached Europe, and many were the misgivings lest the rumours of his death were only too true. He was himself, too, almost despairing as to receiving any help. But help was closer at hand than he thought. On the 3rd of November, only eleven days after his return to Ujiji, some gun shots were heard within half a mile of the lake. The doctor went out to ascertain whence they proceeded, and had not gone far before a white man stood before him. "You are Dr. Livingstone, I presume," said the stranger, raising his cap. "Yes, sir, I am Dr. Livingstone, and am happy to see you," answered the doctor, smiling kindly. The two shook each other warmly by the hand. The new arrival was Henry Stanley, the correspondent of the , who had been sent out by Mr. Bennett, the editor, in search of the great African explorer. On receiving his orders in October, 1870, without a day's unnecessary delay he had embarked at Bombay for Zanzibar, and, after a journey involving considerable peril, had arrived safely at Ujiji. New York Herald Very soon the two travellers found themselves on the best of terms, and set out together on an excursion to the north of Tanganyika. They proceeded as far as Cape Magala, and decided that the chief outlet of the lake must be an affluent of the Lualaba, a conclusion that was subsequently confirmed by Cameron. Towards the end of the year Stanley began to prepare to return. Livingstone accompanied him as far as Kwihara, and on the 3rd of the following March they parted. "You have done for me what few men would venture to do; I am truly grateful," said Livingstone. Stanley could scarcely repress his tears as he expressed his hope that the doctor might be spared to return to his friends safe and well. "Good-bye!" said Stanley, choked with emotion. "Good-bye!" answered the veteran feebly. Thus they parted, and in July, 1872, Stanley landed at Marseilles. Again David Livingstone resumed his researches in the interior. After remaining five months at Kwihara he gathered together a retinue consisting of his faithful followers Suzi, Chumah, Amoda, and Jacob Wainwright, and fifty-six men sent to him by Stanley, and lost no time in proceeding towards the south of Tanganyika. In the course of the ensuing month the caravan encountered some frightful storms, but succeeded in reaching Moura. There had previously been an extreme drought, which was now followed by the rainy season, which entailed the loss of many of the beasts of burden, in consequence of the bites of the tzetsy. On the 24th of January they were at ChitounkwÃ©, and in April, after rounding the east of Lake Bangweolo, they made their way towards the village of Chitambo. At this point it was that Livingstone had parted company with certain slave-dealers, who had carried the information to old Alvez that the missionary traveller would very likely proceed by way of Loanda to KazonndÃ©. But on the 13th of June, the very day before Negoro reckoned on obtaining from Mrs. Weldon the letter which should be the means of securing him a hundred thousand dollars, tidings were circulated in the district that on the 1st of May Dr. Livingstone had breathed his last. The report proved perfectly true. On the 29th of April the caravan had reached the village of Chitambo, the doctor so unwell that he was carried on a litter. The following night he was in great pain, and after repeatedly murmuring in a low voice, "Oh dear, oh dear!" he fell into a kind of stupor. A short time afterwards he called up Suzi, and having asked for some medicine, told his attendant that he should not require anything more. "You can go now." About four o'clock next morning, when an anxious visit was made to his room, the doctor was found kneeling by the bed-side, his head in his hands, in the attitude of prayer. Suzi touched him, but his forehead was icy with the coldness of death. He had died in the night. His body was carried by those who loved him, and in spite of many obstacles was brought to Zanzibar, whence, nine months after his death, it was conveyed to England. On the 12th of April, 1874, it was interred in Westminster Abbey, counted worthy to be deposited amongst those whom the country most delights to honour. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Jules Verne (2005). Dick sands, the boy Captain. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3250.html.images This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

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