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Victoria VR Integrates OpenAI into Its Virtual Reality Builder Victoria VR, a virtual reality developer, has announced its integration of OpenAI into its VR building platform. This makes Victoria VR the first web3 project to incorporate AI capabilities into a virtual reality environment, aiming to simplify the process of creating VR content. The Victoria VR AI Builder is a tool that offers users the opportunity to construct their own virtual worlds, games, and apps without the need for them to have any prior knowledge of programming, further, this tool is designed to make it simpler for users to create virtual creations and possibly monetise those works. Some examples of possible uses for this tool include games, digital commerce, interactive showrooms, and virtual education platforms. Users will have the capacity to develop individualised material, such as characters and virtual landscapes, by using OpenAI's technology, this capability will be accessible via simple instructions and with this feature, it is anticipated that the personalisation of virtual worlds will be enhanced, and that innovation will be fostered. Adding realistic graphics and game play to VR to make it better The Apple Vision Pro and the Oculus Quest 3 are two devices that can connect to Victoria VR's metaverse. This world is famous for having great images and gaming. The fact that the platform uses the Unreal Engine to provide virtual reality technology shows that it is committed to giving users fully engaging experiences. Victoria VR wants to let more people discover and make things in its metaverse by easing up on the technical restrictions that usually come with making things in virtual reality. The $VR tokens will make this possible. Expanding Creative Possibilities with AI It is the intention of Victoria VR to widen the possibilities for the creation of virtual reality content via the integration of OpenAI, along with other artificial intelligence technologies such as DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, which are scheduled to take place in late 2024. These technologies have the potential to assist creators in rapidly materialising their ideas into three-dimensional assets and settings, thereby simplifying the process of developing games and other applications that use the metaverse. In addition, this programme intends to make it possible for producers to display their material as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), putting an emphasis on control and ownership of digital assets. This technique is designed to facilitate an atmosphere inside the virtual realm that is more conducive to the creation of content. This forward-thinking strategy will not only make the virtual reality sector more accessible to more people, but it will also encourage users to interact with the platform in a more profound manner, which will eventually result in the development of a community that is more dynamic and varied in terms of its producers and explorers. Victoria VR is ready to revolutionise the way people engage with virtual reality by including $VR tokens, which will make the experience simpler and more engaging than it has ever been before. The move taken by Victoria VR to include OpenAI into its platform is an attempt to make the process of creating virtual reality content more accessible and customizable. Because of this new development, there is a possibility that new opportunities for innovation and personalisation in virtual worlds may become available. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our brand-as-author program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR

The Dawn of AI-Powered Virtual Worlds: Victoria VR Leads with OpenAI

AI-চালিত ভার্চুয়াল ওয়ার্ল্ডসের ভোর: ভিক্টোরিয়া ভিআর ওপেনএআই-এর সাথে নেতৃত্ব দিচ্ছে

Der Beginn KI-gestützter virtueller Welten: Victoria VR ist mit OpenAI führend

El amanecer de los mundos virtuales impulsados por IA: Victoria VR lidera con OpenAI

L'aube des mondes virtuels alimentés par l'IA : Victoria VR mène avec OpenAI

एआई-संचालित आभासी दुनिया की शुरुआत: विक्टोरिया वीआर ओपनएआई के साथ आगे

AI を活用した仮想世界の夜明け: Victoria VR が OpenAI でリード

AI 기반 가상 세계의 여명: Victoria VR, OpenAI로 선도

O alvorecer dos mundos virtuais alimentados por IA: Victoria VR lidera com OpenAI

Рассвет виртуальных миров на базе искусственного интеллекта: Victoria VR лидирует с OpenAI

Yapay Zeka Destekli Sanal Dünyaların Doğuşu: Victoria VR, OpenAI ile Liderlik Ediyor

Bình minh của thế giới ảo được hỗ trợ bởi AI: Victoria VR dẫn đầu với OpenAI

AI 驱动的虚拟世界的黎明：Victoria VR 凭借 OpenAI 引领发展

USA v. Samuel Bankman-Fried Court Filing, retrieved on March 15, 2024 is part of . You can jump to any part in this filing . This part is 32 of 33. HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series here III. The Court Should Order Victim Compensation Through Remission as an Alternative to Restitution The Government seeks to return all stolen assets that are finally forfeited to victims of the defendant’s crimes in the most efficient manner possible. Because of the complexity of the case and the number of victims involved, awarding restitution to victims in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3663A would be extremely costly and administratively impractical. The cost and time associated with calculating each victim’s loss, determining whether the victim has already been compensated through the pending bankruptcy, and then paying out a percentage of the victim’s losses, will delay payment and diminish the amount of money actually paid to victims. Therefore, consistent with the Government’s frequent approach in complex cases with numerous victims, the Government moves for entry of an order authorizing the United States to compensate victims with finally forfeited assets through a remission process, as restitution would be impracticable in this case. 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(c)(3). As noted in the defendant’s submission, he consents to this request. Restitution to persons “directly and proximately harmed” by fraud and money laundering is ordinarily mandatory. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663A(a)(1), (c)(1)(A)(ii). In such a case, the Court is authorized to determine a restitution amount and a schedule of victims and payments. However, an order of restitution is not required when “the number of identifiable victims is so large as to make restitution impracticable,” or when imposing restitution would require “determining complex issues of fact related to the cause or amount of the victim’s losses” which “would complicate or prolong the sentencing process.” Id. § 3663A(c)(3). In those situations, instead of ordering restitution, courts have authorized the Government to compensate victims through the process of remission under the forfeiture statutes and related regulations. See, e.g., United States v. Madoff, 09 Cr. 213 (DC), Dkt. 106 & United States v. Bonventre, 10 Cr. 228, Dkt. 318 (Madoff Ponzi scheme); United States v. Sharma, 18 Cr. 340, Dkt. 407 (multi-million dollar cryptocurrency scheme); United States v. Dos Santos, 20 Cr. 398, Dkt. 283 (multi-million dollar cryptocurrency scheme). The forfeiture statutes authorize the Attorney General to “grant petitions for mitigation or remission of forfeiture, restore forfeited property to victims of a violation of this subchapter, or take any other action to protect the rights of innocent persons which is in the interest of justice and which is not inconsistent with the provisions of this section.” 21 U.S.C. § 853(i)(1). The applicable regulations are set forth in 28 C.F.R. Part 9. In order to qualify for remission, a crime victim must provide information to support specific elements, including that they suffered a specific pecuniary loss directly caused by the criminal offense, that the victim did not contribute to the offense, that the victim has not been in compensated for the loss from another means, and that the victim has no other recourse available. See generally 28 C.F.R. § 9.8(b). It is the policy of the Department of Justice, consistent with the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, to ensure that crime victims receive “full and timely restitution as provided in law.” See 18 U.S.C. § 3771(c)(1). Accordingly, when the Government seizes property in connection with a criminal case, the Government’s goal is to forfeit the property and then, in remission proceedings administered by the Attorney General through his delegee, the Chief of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division (“MLARS”), to distribute funds to victims. Frequently MLARS will distribute those assets through a remission program by which victims may petition for portions of forfeited property. E.g. United States v. Sharma, 18 Cr. 340 (LGS), 2022 WL 1910026, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. June 3, 2022). In a multi-victim or complex case, the process of notifying potential victims, processing petitions, verifying losses, and recommending a distribution of available funds may be managed on behalf of the Department of Justice by a Special Master or trustee, as authorized by 28 C.F.R. § 9.9(c). While use of such means is common, there are other methods of distribution that the Department has used. In cases that also involve bankruptcy proceedings, the Department has at times worked with the bankruptcy estate to distribute forfeited assets. E.g. United States v. $7,206,157,717 on Deposit at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 10 Civ. 9398, Dkt. 2 (S.D.N.Y. December 17, 2010) (stipulation and court ordered settlement whereby the estate of Jeffry Picower, who had received billions of dollars from Bernie Madoff, forfeited more than $7 billion; the Government agreed to credit $5 billion in payment to the bankruptcy estate to be allocated under bankruptcy rules, and then named the trustee as administrator for the remaining funds). Victims’ interests will be best served in this case by ordering remission of finally forfeited funds and by using the remission process. The Government has been in frequent communication with MLARS about the most efficient way to do this, including by retaining a claims administrator or by transferring funds into the FTX bankruptcy estate upon specified conditions.[16] An alternative arrangement whereby restitution is calculated and distributed to victims by the Government and the Court would be nearly impossible administratively, and would come at great expense to victims’ recovery. In order to enter an order of restitution, the Court would need to determine and corroborate each victim’s losses. That would require determining and corroborating for each customer victim both the amount of funds he or she transferred to FTX, and any funds withdrawn. That task, challenging as it would ever be for the global fraud which the defendant led, is compounded here further for victims who transferred funds via cryptocurrencies, given their ever-fluctuating value. There are millions of potential victims and substantial complexity in computing each victim’s investments and withdrawals. Restitution in this case is even more complicated by the different classes of victims: FTX’s dozens of equity investors, and the Alameda lenders who often lent or received funds via cryptocurrency. Instead, a process whereby the Government distributes finally forfeited funds, either through a claims administrator or through a distribution to the bankruptcy estate, will more be efficient, and not “would complicate or prolong the sentencing process.” 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(c)(3). Continue Reading . Here [16] The creditor class in the bankruptcy overlaps substantially but is not a perfect match with the victims of the defendant’s crimes. For example, customers of FTX’s US branch are not victims of the defendant’s crimes as charged in the Indictment, but are expected to recover in the FTX bankruptcy; conversely, equity investors are victims of the charged offenses but may not recover their losses in the bankruptcy. About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on March 15, 2024, from is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. storage.courtlistener

Proposed Strategy for Compensating Bankman-Fried's Victims: Remission Over Restitution

USA v. Samuel Bankman-Fried Court Filing, retrieved on March 15, 2024 is part of . You can jump to any part in this filing . This part is 16 of 33. HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series here B. The Number of Victims Enhancement Is Applicable Pursuant to Section 2B1.1(b)(2) of the Guidelines, a two-level enhancement is warranted if the offense “involved 10 or more victims” or “resulted in substantial financial hardship to one or more victims.” U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(2)(A). The PSR concluded that this enhancement applies. Section 2B1.1(b)(2) also provides that where the offense “resulted in substantial financial hardship to 25 or more victims” a six-level enhancement is warranted. U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(2)(C). Because the offense resulted in substantial financial harm to more than 25 FTX customers, depriving many of them of their life savings, the six-level enhancement is appropriate. More than 25 victims have submitted letters in which they describe such effects as an inability to make their mortgage payments, inability to support family members, and other severe financial effects from the defendant’s fraud, and this is just a small subset of the many thousands of FTX customers who suffered financial hardship as a result of the defendant’s fraud. The defendant objects to any enhancement based on substantial financial hardship to victims, relying on the Sixth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Yagar, 404 F.3d 967, 971 (6th Cir. 2005), which held that victims who “only temporarily lost funds … because their banks reimbursed them for their losses” were not “victims” under the Guidelines. (Def. Mem. at 30). However, as the defendant acknowledges, the Second Circuit has held that “individuals who have been fully reimbursed for their financial losses may be deemed victims for purposes of the sentencing enhancement set forth at U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(2).” Abiodun, 536 F.3d at 168. Distinguishing Yagar as a case where the loss was “short-lived and immediately covered,” the Second Circuit explained that the victim enhancement applies where the victims “suffered (1) an adverse effect (2) as a result of the defendant’s conduct that (3) can be measured in monetary terms.” Id. 168-69; see also United States v. Smith, 751 F.3d 107, 119 (3d Cir. 2014) (joining the Second, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits in holding that “individuals who expend time, effort, and money before successfully obtaining reimbursement suffer an actual loss and remain victims under § 2B1.1(b)(2)”). Here, the enhancement plainly applies. None of the victims of the defendant’s fraud have received reimbursement. The defendant’s argument relies on speculation that every victim may someday be made whole through the bankruptcy. But that is not a certainty, and the defendant has not cited any authority for the proposition that the enhancement under Section 2B1.1(b)(2) does not apply when victims may someday be reimbursed. Indeed, this is not a case, as in Yagar, where the loss was “short-lived and immediately covered.” Rather, as of the sentencing, tens of thousands of victims will still be experiencing losses, despite the time, effort, and in some cases money they have spent seeking to recoup their money or file claims in bankruptcy. By cutting off these victims’ access to their life savings for over a year, the defendant has already caused substantial financial hardship to them, even if they receive some measure of reimbursement at some point in the future. Continue Reading . Here About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on March 15, 2024, from is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. storage.courtlistener

Victims' Financial Hardship at Center of Bankman-Fried's Sentencing Debate

The Noonification: Bitcoin Is Snailing to Global Victory (12/21/2023)

If governments had been orange-pilled first instead of citizens, it would have been the end of finance as we know it. A Brief History before UN Bitcoin My idea of Bitcoin starting in the hands of multiple governments and not a handful of individuals is one I find too good to leave to only one blog article. Two days ago, I introduced you to this idea with the article ‘ ’. To recap, I mentioned how it would have been genius beyond Da Vinci, Gauss and Einstein combined, if the great Satoshi Nakamoto had, on that fateful day when he published the Bitcoin white paper online, taken a major step back and stopped his finger from pressing the send key. The Big Boy train that Bitcoin missed “If I do this, Bitcoin will likely become a global phenomenon. But governments will have been left behind so they will play to sabotage the technology. They won’t be glad to play catch up. But if I get them in the lead, they will gladly play lead while citizens gladly play catch up. Citizens have unlimited energy for playing catch up to such great power - the power to own money. Satoshi’s personal notes (Timeline - UN Bitcoin). Moreover, the power is now decentralized and decentralization is by definition the foray of the individual”- I lack the philosophical and other devices of knowledge to properly capture what this means. But I think we would have gotten something to rival the very power of the internet itself. Something to rival any emerging AI technology. and surpass Something powerful enough to finance continuous human space exploration. So that we would have had humans on the moon this year, and humans on Mars 2 years later. The thing is, this would be a financial revolution as momentous as the invention of money. Maybe more. When money was invented, the economic energy for trade was finally captured in a singular good, which dramatically improved the efficiency of our markets. For example, prices were cut from an exponential number that increases with the number of market goods to prices only as many as the number of goods – all priced in the good we now call ‘money’. However, the invention of money was challenged by the fact that the power to own money was still vested, apriori, in the hands of Lords, Chiefs, Kings and Presidents of our time. These political rulers could control the money because the supply was centralized. Some gold mine somewhere, some cowrie shells beach somewhere. They could impose exorbitant taxes, they could inflate the currency, they could loot it. To invent a currency immune to all 3 would be magic. Because it would mean the power to control money would now be something everybody and every organization have to earn. Even Kingdoms and Empires. There has to be proof-of-work. Wanna loot someone’s coins? you might be utterly disappointed, embarrassed, and jobless faster than the time it takes a rocket to get into the exosphere. After all, even a King is an individual. This is what UN Bitcoin would have given us. Bitcoin gave us a diluted version of this, so no wonder it is snailing to global victory. Wall Street in the era of UN Bitcoin As I mentioned before, our collective greed would likely push the UN Bitcoin mining hash rate to 500 zetta hashes / second. Let’s go with a modest 50 zetta hashes per second, 100 times the hash rate of Bitcoin in our timeline. The market cap would likely 100x as well to make UN Bitcoin worth 80 trillion US Dollars circa. 2023. Let that sink in. This is almost the current (our timeline) world’s money supply, which is only $83 trillion and almost , so the world’s GDP would have doubled in 14 years! To move from one to 80 trillion dollars in 14 years would have broken Wall Street’s speedometer, with an average yearly return of 400%, ~40 times the growth rate of the S&P 500. the GDP of all countries combined As I mentioned before, this is not wealth replacing our other assets like energy resources, gold, silver, housing, technology companies. It is wealth adding on and boosting them. From hitherto unimagined sources prior to the 2008 market crash. Unlike CDOs, UN Bitcoin would actually be adding valuable things to the world economy. It would also be the greatest story of money to ever tell. The first thing is dramatic expansion of the electricity energy grid. UN Bitcoin would be using stranded energy from nuclear power, volcanoes and renewables to inch us closer to a Type 1 civilization on the Kardashev scale, and away from carbon-pollutant fossil fuels. With such a big market cap, billions of dollars of UN Bitcoin would be changing hands every day around the world, a lot of it going towards carbon capture and storage technologies. This would make many people excited about the future while they earn very handsome salary packages. Me too. The next thing is Wall Street itself. The invention of lecherous instruments like CDOs and Ponzi ‘crypto tokens’ would be banned and canceled because there would be really few people gullible enough to invest in derivative assets that do not provide more value. The idea of ballooning the global debt would be put somewhere in the FED’s not-to-do list and quickly forgotten, with the idea of sustaining the hash rate for the US government put front and centre. The FED would get an honest day job. UN Bitcoin money flows would be huge (billions) and asymmetric. Spread out to all corners of this planet. While the world’s governments would be leading on the mining front, hence collecting those pretty fees before most private enterprises, innovations like the lightning network would be mostly in the private domain. In Africa, it would greatly help sustain livelihoods for the disadvantaged, while growing the middle class in developing countries on the speedy growth of UN Bitcoin. Good housing would be ubiquitous even in slums, using 3D printers of plastic materials. Cheap electricity would be abundant as Bitcoin’s growth takes the electric grid wherever it goes. Cheap electricity would bring piped utilities like fresh water closer to everybody, hence bring cleanliness and disease-free environs even in our slums. World politics, music, fashion, social media, everything would be transformed in wonderful ways. It cannot be, because it is only a fairy tale. But as Walt Disney has shown us, fairy tales should be told. To give us hope and an ideal to look up to. ******************* P.S. >>  Who wants a comic strip?

Bitcoin Is Snailing to Global Victory

বিটকয়েন বিশ্বব্যাপী বিজয়ের দিকে ধাবিত হচ্ছে

Bitcoin ist auf dem Weg zum globalen Sieg

Bitcoin está avanzando hacia la victoria global

Bitcoin se dirige vers la victoire mondiale

बिटकॉइन वैश्विक विजय की ओर बढ़ रहा है

ビットコインは世界的な勝利に向けて順調に進んでいる

비트코인은 글로벌 승리를 향해 달려가고 있습니다

Bitcoin está caminhando para a vitória global

Биткойн движется к глобальной победе

Bitcoin Küresel Zafere Sürülüyor

Bitcoin đang tiến tới chiến thắng toàn cầu

比特币正在走向全球胜利

JOHN CRUMB'S VICTORY

The Noonification: Ponzi Scheme Victims Beware: There Is No Such Thing As Easy Money (11/23/2023)

If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. All the more so if that something happens to be a get-rich-quick Ponzi scheme. Although Ponzi schemes promise above-average returns, investors often end up losing their entire investment by giving in to their greed to earn higher returns. Swindlers lure unsuspecting people with a promise of higher returns only to eventually abscond with the funds. Ponzi Schemes If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. All the more so if that something happens to be a get-rich-quick Ponzi scheme. Although Ponzi schemes promise above-average returns, investors often end up losing their entire investment by giving in to their greed to earn higher returns. Swindlers lure unsuspecting people with a promise of higher returns only to eventually abscond with the funds. What Is a Ponzi Scheme? A Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud where a fraudster collects money from people with a promise of higher than the usual market rate returns. A Ponzi scheme involves circulation of the capital instead of the distribution of profits. Such go belly up because there is no profit-making involved. schemes The principal investment by subsequent investors is given as a payout to the old investors. This type of investment is not sustainable because for it to continue to operate, there has to be a constant stream of new investors. Scheme operators often end up using cash reserves to give payouts to existing investors when they don’t find new investors. A Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud because the operators of such schemes don’t actually intend to invest their investors’ money in any legitimate investment option or give long-term payouts to their investors. A Brief History of the Ponzi Scheme: The Ponzi scheme gets its name from , an Italian swindler, who was arrested in August 1920 for several counts of fraud. Ponzi promised investors a 100% return on their investment in 90 days. He convinced people that there was money to be made by taking advantage of fluctuating currency rates post World War I. Charles Ponzi Ponzi convinced people that he would buy postal-reply coupons at a discounted rate in a foreign country and then sell them at face value in the U.S., thereby earning great profits. Postal-reply coupons were coupons that were sent along with a letter from a foreign country, which would enable the recipient of the home country to write back to the sender without having to buy foreign postage stamps. Postal-reply coupons could be exchanged for a foreign stamp without any monetary transaction. This was done to ensure that the person who had to reply to the letter didn’t have to worry about currency exchange rates while buying postage stamps. They simply had to exchange coupons for stamps. The scheme lasted for over a year before falling apart in 1920. His investors lost about  $20 million when an article in the exposed Ponzi and his criminal activities. Charles Ponzi received a 5 years prison sentence for mail fraud in 1920. Post There were several people before Ponzi, like Sarah Howe, William Miller, etc., and several others after him like Ivar Kreuger, Bernard Madoff, etc., who masterminded these schemes that swindled millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors. Ponzi Scheme Vs. Pyramid Scheme: Although a Ponzi scheme is very similar to a Pyramid scheme, the key difference between the two schemes is that in a Pyramid scheme, the existing investors are actively involved in recruiting new investors. In a Ponzi scheme, however, there is no direct participation of old investors in recruiting new investors. In a Ponzi scheme, all transactions are handled by scheme operators. In essence, a Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud and a Pyramid scheme is disguised as a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) business. Another difference between a Ponzi scheme and a Pyramid scheme is that there is no specific product or service in a Ponzi scheme. However, in a Pyramid scheme, the scheme operators offer either a single product or service or a set of products and services from which they claim to make tremendous profits. The operators lure more and more people with a promise of a profit. However, if the scheme fails to attract new investors, it falls apart leading to people losing all the money they invested. Red Flags to Watch Out For: Here are red flags investors should watch out for: Problematic paperwork: In a Ponzi scheme, the investors aren’t usually given access to any investment-related documentation. Be it prospectus or account statements, investors are usually unaware of what happens to their money or where the operators have invested it. Operators keep investors in the dark about all investment-related decisions. Not registered: Ponzi scheme operators often claim that their investment plan is exempt from registration. An operator who claims that their investment plan doesn’t need to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other regulators should not be trusted. Pressure tactics: Most of the Ponzi scheme operators can be charismatic charlatans who can convince investors that their scheme is a limited-entry offer reserved only for a select few. They use pressure tactics to convince investors to make up their minds sooner rather than later. Operators usually convince investors that if they make a late decision, then they’ll lose out on the opportunity to make tons of money. This fear often leads people to make uninformed decisions. No risk, high returns: There is always some risk associated with investing. Any investment plan that claims otherwise should not be trusted. Also, it’s practically impossible for investors to gain above-average returns without having to bear any risk. Consistent returns: All investment plans are subject to market risk. If a scheme offers payout or dividend consistently irrespective of market fluctuations, then such a scheme is not sustainable and will fall apart sooner or later. Unclear organizational structure: Most Ponzi schemes don’t have a proper organizational structure. Investors should thoroughly research and enquire about the people operating the scheme and their backgrounds. is a big prospective learning method for the same. They should insist on talking to the board of directors or anyone who is a key member of the board and ask them questions about the investment plan before investing. Observational Learning Steps to Take to Avoid Falling Prey to a Ponzi Scheme: Investors should be extra cautious before trusting someone with their hard-earned money. To avoid walking into a trap, prospective investors should: Not cave in: It’s never wise to fall for pressure tactics. It’s always important to take enough and more time before making any financial decision. Ask questions: It’s important to ask the right questions to people in authority about where they plan to invest their investors’ money. People should ask questions about registration, documentation, and everything else that is necessary to make an investment legitimate. Look for reviews online: With the dawn of the Internet, it’s easier to differentiate a legitimate investment from an illegitimate one. Prospective investors can research an investment scheme on the Internet to check what others are saying about that scheme. If there are more negative reviews than positive, then it makes sense to stay away from such schemes. Consult a financial advisor: It helps to take a second opinion from a financial advisor. Financial advisors have the expertise required to offer appropriate guidance. They also have access to industry inside information which equips them with the necessary knowledge to help investors make a decision. Exercise caution: This can’t be emphasized enough. It’s better to be safe than sorry, always. Investors should exercise caution and not fall for marketing gimmicks. It’s always better to reach out to experts before investing. With the dawn of the Internet, it’s now easier to reach more people to pitch a scheme to. People should be careful about who they give their time to and also discourage internet or telemarketing solicitations. Anyone who is keen to invest should do so through proper channels. It helps to remember that almost all get-rich-quick schemes are a trap irrespective of how appealing they seem to be. References: https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/what-is-a-ponzi-scheme-31483 https://www.acfe.com/ponzi-schemes.aspx https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-ponzi-we-trust-64016168/

Ponzi Scheme Victims Beware: There Is No Such Thing As Easy Money

পঞ্জি স্কিমের ভিকটিমরা সাবধান: ইজি মানি বলে কিছু নেই

Opfer des Schneeballsystems aufgepasst: Es gibt kein leichtes Geld

Víctimas del esquema Ponzi: cuidado: no existe el dinero fácil

Attention aux victimes de la chaîne de Ponzi : l’argent facile n’existe pas

पोंजी स्कीम के शिकार सावधान: आसान पैसा जैसी कोई चीज नहीं होती

ねずみ講の被害者は気をつけてください: 簡単にお金が手に入るようなものはありません

폰지 사기 피해자들은 조심하세요: 쉽게 돈을 벌 수 있는 것은 없습니다

Vítimas do esquema Ponzi, cuidado: não existe dinheiro fácil

Жертвы схемы Понци, будьте осторожны: легких денег не бывает

Ponzi Mağdurları Dikkat: Kolay Para Diye Bir Şey Yok

Nạn nhân của kế hoạch Ponzi Hãy cẩn thận: Không có thứ gì dễ kiếm tiền

庞氏骗局受害者当心：世上没有轻松赚钱的事

SCANDAL AND ITS VICTIMS.

Introduction This article describes the codebase migration from Prometheus to VictoriaMetrics, unlocking the advantages of VM histograms. We’ll create a application with Prometheus, then migrate to VictoriaMetrics using the gem, a drop-in replacement for that implements VictoriaMetrics histograms. Rails vm-client prometheus-client The complete code for the final application is available on . GitHub Why migrate from Prometheus to VictoriaMetrics? For an in-depth look at the comprehensive capabilities of VictoriaMetrics, you can explore their . But for now, let’s briefly have a look at some of them: full list of features Performance at scale VictoriaMetrics often demonstrates superior performance, particularly in high-load environments. It is designed to handle large volumes of metrics without significant resource consumption, making it an attractive option for scaling applications. Efficient storage VictoriaMetrics utilizes a unique storage format that can lead to better compression of time-series data, resulting in cost savings on storage space. Up to is required compared to Prometheus. 7x less storage space Advanced Querying VictoriaMetrics supports PromQL (Prometheus Query Language), and extends it with additional functions and features that provide enhanced querying capabilities. Long-Term Storage It's designed for effective long-term storage of time-series data, which is beneficial for historical analysis and compliance with data retention policies. High Cardinality Handling It uses when dealing with millions of unique time series (aka ) up to 7x less RAM than Prometheus high cardinality Seamless integration with Prometheus clients VictoriaMetrics is compatible with Prometheus scraping and pushing formats, and also MetricsQL, VictoriaMetrics' query language, is backward-compatible with PromQL, ensuring a smooth transition without sacrificing functionality. VictoriaMetrics histograms In the following section, we will dive into the specifics of VictoriaMetrics histograms. VictoriaMetrics histograms VictoriaMetrics (VM) histograms are a data structure designed to efficiently summarize the distribution of measurement values over a set period of time, capturing the essence of performance metrics like request durations or response sizes. Unlike traditional , VM histograms are dynamic and can adjust their precision and range on the fly, which is critical for performance monitoring. Prometheus histograms The benefits of VM histograms include: : They automatically adjust buckets and ranges to best represent the observed data, ensuring that histograms remain relevant even as the patterns of data change. Adaptability : VM histograms are optimized for storage efficiency, allowing for large volumes of data to be stored without consuming excessive disk space. Efficient Storage : The structure of VM histograms is designed to enhance query performance, enabling faster retrieval and computation of metrics, which is crucial for real-time monitoring and alerting. Query Performance : Their efficiency and precision make scaling more cost-effective because they can handle more data with fewer resources, which is essential for growing applications. Cost-effective Scaling And last but not least - since buckets adjust dynamically, developers are relieved from manually defining and updating bucket boundaries. This automatic bucket management significantly simplifies the configuration and maintenance of histograms. In essence, VM histograms offer a way to gain more detailed and accurate insights from monitoring data with greater efficiency and at a potentially lower cost than traditional methods. VictoriaMetrics histogram internals Buckets for VM histograms are created on demand and cover values in the following range: [10-⁹…10¹⁸]. This includes: Times from nanoseconds to billions of years. Sizes from 0 bytes to 2⁶⁰ bytes. The Histogram splits each range into 18 log-based buckets with multiplier: (10^n...10^(n+1)] 10^(1/18)=1.136 (1.0*10^n…1.136*10^n], (1.136*10^n…1.292*10^n], … (8.799*10^n…1.0*10^(n+1)] This gives a 13.6% worst-case precision error, which is enough for most practical cases. Example rails app Let’s start with a new rails app: rails new rails-with-vm-client --api --database=postgresql
cd rails-with-vm-client
rails g scaffold Post title:string body:text Now, let’s add with our application and Postgres: docker-compose.yml version: '3.8'

services:
  web:
    build: .
    command: bash -c "rm -f tmp/pids/server.pid && bundle exec rails s -p 3000 -b '0.0.0.0'"
    volumes:
      - .:/rails
    depends_on:
      - "postgres"
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      RAILS_ENV: "development"
  postgres:
    image: postgres:13.3-alpine
    volumes:
      - postgres:/var/lib/postgresql/data
      - ./log:/root/log:cached
    ports:
      - '5432:5432'
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=postgres
    healthcheck:
      test: pg_isready -U postgres -h 127.0.0.1
      interval: 5s

volumes:
  postgres: Update to use our db from compose: database.yml default: &default
  encoding: unicode
  pool: <%= ENV.fetch('RAILS_MAX_THREADS') { 10 } %>
  adapter: postgresql
  url: postgres://postgres:postgres@postgres:5432

development:
  <<: *default
  database: metrics_development

test:
  <<: *default
  database: metrics_test

production:
  <<: *default
  database: metrics_production Start db and app with , then create and migrate db with docker compose up docker compose exec web bin/rails db:create db:migrate And now let’s add prometheus-client to Gemfile: gem "prometheus-client" Rebuild our image with a docker-compose build to include a new gem. Then, I created a simple class for collecting metrics: Metrics # app/lib/metrics.rb

class Metrics
  class << self
    def increment(name, by: 1, labels: {})
      find_or_create_metric(:counter, name, labels: labels).increment(by: by, labels: labels)
    end

    def measure(name, value, labels: {})
      find_or_create_metric(:histogram, name, labels: labels).observe(value, labels: labels)
    end

    private

    def find_or_create_metric(method, name, labels:)
      metric = Prometheus::Client.registry.get(name)
      return metric if metric

      Prometheus::Client.registry.method(method).call(name, docstring: 'metric', labels: labels.keys)
    end
  end
end By default, these buckets will be used in Prometheus-client: [0.005, 0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 10] Now lets add Prometheus Exporter in to expose our metrics on : config.ru /metrics # frozen_string_literal: true

require_relative 'config/environment'
require 'prometheus/middleware/exporter'

use Prometheus::Middleware::Exporter

run Rails.application We will be collecting metrics from controller using : ActiveSupport::Notifications # config/initializers/subscribers/controller.rb

# frozen_string_literal: true

ActiveSupport::Notifications.subscribe "process_action.action_controller" do |*args|
  event = ActiveSupport::Notifications::Event.new(*args)
  format = event.payload[:format].to_s || "all"
  format = "all" if format == "*/*"

  labels = {
    controller: event.payload[:controller],
    action: event.payload[:action],
    format: format,
    status: event.payload[:status],
    method: event.payload[:method].to_s.downcase,
    exception: event.payload[:exception]&.first # Exception class
  }

  duration_in_seconds = event.duration / 1000.0

  Metrics.increment(:rails_request_total, labels: labels)
  Metrics.measure(:rails_request_time, duration_in_seconds, labels: labels)
end On every API call we increment counter and measure call duration in using histograms. rails_request_total rails_request_time Let’s create some Posts from the rails console( ): docker compose exec web bin/rails console 100.times { Post.create!(title: "Anything", body: "some long body") } Now start our application with docker-compose up and call our API a few times from the terminal: curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts
curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts
curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts Now, let’s go to in our browser to check what metrics we have so far: http://0.0.0.0:3000/metrics Great, by now, we have added a simple API monitoring using Prometheus client and original histograms. Now it’s time to migrate to VictoriaMetrics and . vm-client About vm-client has a pretty informative readme, but in a few words it’s a fork of Prometheus-client with implementation of VM histograms and some other minor features for VictoriaMetrics. vm-client It can be used as a drop-in replacement for since it only adds new features without breaking the original ones. prometheus-client Migrate to VictoriaMetrics Let’s start with migrating from to . In our Gemfile remove prometheus-client and add vm-client instead: prometheus-client vm-client gem "vm-client" Don’t forget to run and rebuild our docker image with to include a new gem. bundle install docker compose build Now, we only need to start using VM histograms instead of the original ones. Let’s update our class: Metrics # app/lib/metrics.rb

class Metrics
  class << self
    def increment(name, by: 1, labels: {})
      find_or_create_metric(:counter, name, labels: labels).increment(by: by, labels: labels)
    end

    def measure(name, value, labels: {})
      find_or_create_metric(:vm_histogram, name, labels: labels).observe(value, labels: labels)
    end

    private

    def find_or_create_metric(method, name, labels:)
      metric = Prometheus::Client.registry.get(name)
      return metric if metric

      Prometheus::Client.registry.method(method).call(name, docstring: 'metric', labels: labels.keys)
    end
  end
end We changed only to , now it will be using . histogram vm_histogram Prometheus::Client::VmHistogram If you use directly in your project - just replace it with . does not need to be passed, but will accept it and ignore it for compatibility. Prometheus::Client::Histogram Prometheus::Client::VmHistogram VmHistogram buckets Let’s start our app with docker-compose up and call our API a few times again: curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts
curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts
curl http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts And check what metrics we have on : http://0.0.0.0:3000/metrics Great, now it uses Vm histograms with dynamic buckets. Let’s add VictoriaMetrics and Grafana to our docker-compose.yml and see what we can do with vm histograms: version: '3.8'

services:
  web:
    build: .
    command: bash -c "rm -f tmp/pids/server.pid && bundle exec rails s -p 3000 -b '0.0.0.0'"
    volumes:
      - .:/rails
    depends_on:
      - "postgres"
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      RAILS_ENV: "development"
    networks:
      - vm_net
  postgres:
    image: postgres:13.3-alpine
    volumes:
      - postgres:/var/lib/postgresql/data
      - ./log:/root/log:cached
    ports:
      - '5432:5432'
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=postgres
    healthcheck:
      test: pg_isready -U postgres -h 127.0.0.1
      interval: 5s
    networks:
      - vm_net
  vmagent:
    image: victoriametrics/vmagent:v1.94.0
    depends_on:
      - "victoriametrics"
      - "web"
    ports:
      - 8429:8429
    volumes:
      - vmagent_data:/vmagentdata
      - ./scrape_config.yml:/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml
    command:
      - "--promscrape.config=/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml"
      - "--remoteWrite.url=http://victoriametrics:8428/api/v1/write"
    networks:
      - vm_net
    restart: always
  victoriametrics:
    image: victoriametrics/victoria-metrics:v1.94.0
    ports:
      - 8428:8428
      - 8089:8089
      - 8089:8089/udp
      - 4242:4242
    volumes:
      - vm_data:/storage
    command:
      - "--storageDataPath=/storage"
      - "--opentsdbListenAddr=:4242"
      - "-logNewSeries"
    networks:
      - vm_net
    restart: always
  grafana:
    image: grafana/grafana:10.1.5
    depends_on:
      - "victoriametrics"
    ports:
      - 3001:3000
    volumes:
      - grafana_data:/var/lib/grafana
      - ./provisioning/:/etc/grafana/provisioning/
    networks:
      - vm_net
    restart: always
volumes:
  postgres:
  vmagent_data: {}
  vm_data: {}
  grafana_data: {}
networks:
  vm_net: Now let’s add scrape_config.yml at the root: global:
  scrape_interval: 10s

scrape_configs:
  - job_name: 'vmagent'
    static_configs:
      - targets: ['vmagent:8429']
  - job_name: 'victoriametrics'
    static_configs:
      - targets: ['victoriametrics:8428']
  - job_name: 'rails'
    static_configs:
      - targets: ['web:3000'] It will scrape vmagent and victoriametrics for its internal metrics, which are pretty helpful for monitoring. Also, it will scrape our app on /metrics And here is provisioning for grafana( ): provisioning/datasources/datasource.yml apiVersion: 1

datasources:
    - name: VictoriaMetrics
      type: prometheus
      access: proxy
      url: http://victoriametrics:8428
      isDefault: true Now, let’s add a simple rake task to generate some metrics: # lib/tasks/load.rake
# frozen_string_literal: true

require 'net/http'

namespace :load do
  desc 'Requests our api in a loop'
  task generator: :environment do
    puts 'starting requesting api'

    10000.times do |i|
      Net::HTTP.get(URI('http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts'))
      Net::HTTP.get(URI('http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts'))

      # create a new one
      Net::HTTP.post URI('http://0.0.0.0:3000/posts'),
               { post: { title: "Some Title", body: "Some body"}}.to_json,
               "Content-Type" => "application/json"
    end
  end
end Start our app with and run our rake task with . Let it run for a few minutes to get more realistic metrics. docker compose up docker compose exec web bundle exec rake load:generator And let’s go to Grafana on . The default user and password is . http://0.0.0.0:3001/explore admin Here let’s choose last 5 minutes in the time range and show the 0.99 quantiles of request duration grouping by action: Works perfectly; now we can use the full power of MetricsQL and dynamic buckets. In this , you can have a look at how VM histograms can be used in Grafana. article from VictoriaMetrics maintainers Conclusion In summary, moving your from Prometheus to VictoriaMetrics using the gem is a pretty easy way to get better monitoring and save money on the monitoring system. Rails app vm-client You’ll keep everything you like about Prometheus but also benefit from VM histograms, reduced resource usage, and the advanced functionalities of MetricsQL, all of which contribute to a more efficient and scalable monitoring system Links and environment vm-client VictoriaMetrics documentation Using of VM histograms in grafana Repo with final code of the example app Ruby 3.2.0, Rails 7.1.1 Docker version 20.10.23, build 7155243

Unleashing VM histograms for Ruby: Migrating from Prometheus to VictoriaMetrics with vm-client

On the Culminating Point of Victory

“Just like there’s a possibility and time for loss, there’s always time for recovery” - Jenny Brown, head of the Recovery Technical Team at BCA. ALPHARETTA, USA, November 7th, 2023/Chainwire/-- Celebrates 3 Remarkable Years of Helping Victims of Crypto Scams Recover Their Lost Crypto. Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) celebrates 3 years of offering one of the best and most remarkable crypto recovery experiences. Since BCA began operating in December 2020, it has helped over twelve thousand scam victims to recover their lost funds from scammers. Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) BCA introduced a solution that is focused on ensuring that every single scam victim who reports the scam to their platform stands a 94% chance of recovering lost funds. This innovative approach has literally proven itself to be 94% accurate. In other words, roughly 94% of all cases reported to BCA so far were successful. 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With up to $9 billion available for compensation, this initiative aims to bring justice and restitution to those who have suffered financial loss due to fraudulent practices in the crypto world. By understanding the relief process, victims can navigate the application process with confidence, ensuring their eligibility for financial reimbursement. BCA’s commitment to transparency and fairness further establishes them as a trusted entity within the crypto industry. Recover your scammed crypto by reporting any crypto scam to Broker Complaint Alert (BCA). BCA is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or endorsement. ABOUT Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) helps victims of investment fraud, forex scams, crypto scams, and any type of fraud that happened to you. BCA has helped and guided thousands of people over the past 3 years. 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Broker Complaint Alert(BCA) Celebrates 3 Years Of Helping Victims Of Crypto Scams

ব্রোকার কমপ্লেইন্ট অ্যালার্ট (বিসিএ) ক্রিপ্টো স্ক্যামগুলির শিকারদের সাহায্য করার 3 বছর উদযাপন করে

Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) feiert 3 Jahre Hilfe für Opfer von Krypto-Betrug

Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) celebra 3 años ayudando a las víctimas de estafas criptográficas

Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) célèbre 3 ans d'aide aux victimes d'escroqueries cryptographiques

ब्रोकर कंप्लेंट अलर्ट (बीसीए) क्रिप्टो घोटाले के पीड़ितों की मदद के 3 साल का जश्न मनाता है

Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) が仮想通貨詐欺の被害者支援 3 周年を祝う

Broker Complaint Alert(BCA)는 암호화폐 사기 피해자를 돕는 3주년을 기념합니다.

Alerta de reclamação de corretor (BCA) comemora 3 anos ajudando vítimas de fraudes criptográficas

Оповещение о жалобах брокеров (BCA) отмечает 3-летие оказания помощи жертвам крипто-мошенничества

Broker Şikayet Uyarısı (BCA), Kripto Dolandırıcılığı Mağdurlarına Yardımın 3. Yılını Kutluyor

Cảnh báo Khiếu nại Nhà môi giới (BCA) kỷ niệm 3 năm giúp đỡ nạn nhân của các vụ lừa đảo tiền điện tử

经纪商投诉警报 (BCA) 庆祝帮助加密诈骗受害者 3 周年

In the world of social media, we expect a certain level of safety and security. We trust platforms like Facebook to provide a space where we can connect with friends, share our lives, and engage with the online community. But what happens when the very platform that's meant to protect us ends up doing just the opposite? Just today, I found myself in a frustrating situation that left me baffled and infuriated. I encountered a on Facebook who was trying to pull off the typical SEO link-building scam, and I took it upon myself to report this individual for their deceptive behavior. scammer He was attempting to sell me a bunch of PBN links via a Facebook group. After checking them, I found they were all penalized domains on sites with no templates, no SSL certificates, full of spammy casino content & links, and not a single article indexed in the search engines. This parasite scammer, flogging these off as “Quality PBNs,” was well aware of what he was selling and that the PBN domains were dead. He was fully aware that he was attempting to pull off a link-building scam and knew the product was defective. Little did I know that this simple act of self-defense would result in Facebook suspending me for seven days while the scammer continued their illicit activities unhindered. Funny that this scummy parasite scam flogs called me dog and son of a bitch. Yet I got banned, and flea lives on. Let me be clear: reporting a scammer should be a no-brainer. It's something that should be encouraged and supported by all social media platforms, including Facebook. Users should feel empowered to speak out against those who are trying to deceive, manipulate, or harm them. So, imagine my shock when I found myself penalized for trying to protect myself and others from a scammer. Not only did I report the scam, but I also had some choice words for the scammer. I called him a "worthless scam beggar" and let them know that their attempts to deceive me were utterly futile. While I understand that maintaining a respectful tone in our online interactions is crucial, it's essential to recognize the intent behind my message. I was trying to protect myself and others from a potential threat. The larger issue here is . They need to invest in better moderation systems, clearer guidelines, and a more transparent reporting process to prevent innocent users from getting caught in the crossfire. Facebook's responsibility to ensure its users' safety It's not about promoting a culture of online negativity but rather about striking a balance between self-defense and community protection. Scammers and fraudsters are persistent, and it's up to social media platforms to keep up with their evolving tactics. The incident I experienced is just one example of the challenges these platforms face when handling scams and fraudulent activities effectively. Facebook, like all social media giants, should continually improve its reporting and enforcement systems to better protect its users and create a safer online environment for everyone. In the end, it's a reminder for all of us to stay vigilant and cautious in the digital world. Trust your instincts and report suspicious activity, but always be mindful of your tone when dealing with potential scammers. (Facebook will always Favour the scammer in this case - tired and proven countless times) Because of Facebook’s deplorable actions, I personally hope for a future where Facebook becomes a mere relic of the past, who can't afford their own internet connections, leeching off their neighbors' Wi-Fi. overrun by scammers It's a vision where a newer, fresher, and more socially acceptable platform takes over, one that genuinely cares about protecting its users from scams and fraudulent activities. Perhaps then, and I hope Facebook will become a digital wasteland, and they would more than deserve that fate, especially given their history with me. Let's hope that Facebook and other social media platforms learn from incidents like these so they can provide the safety and security their users deserve. In my own personal opinion. Facebook is a disgrace and a poor example of current-day social acceptance and online behavior. It protects scammers over potential victims. The platform makes me sick. Long live TikTok & LinkedIn (Where the real people go these days)

Facebook Fiasco: Banning the Victim, Not the Scammer"

NEW YORK, USA, November 2nd, 2023/Chainwire/--Great crypto recovery news for victims of crypto scam. A relief fund has been set up to help victims of crypto scams to recover their money lost to crypto scams. According to the CEO of Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) Mr. Simon Britt, the relief fund is set to provide up to $9 billion refund for crypto scam victims. This much-needed initiative aims to compensate people who lost their hard-earned money due to deceptive practices in the crypto world. Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB)'s relief process provides light at the end of the tunnel for victims of crypto scam who have been left feeling helpless due to the consequences of the crypto scams. Many crypto scam victims are seeking retribution, and this relief funds provides all they need to recover their lost crypto assets from the scammers. Victims can now apply for financial reimbursement, bringing a glimmer of light to an otherwise dark situation. This move not only showcases RSB’s commitment to supporting the crypto community but also establishes them as a beacon of trust and reliability. How The Crypto Relief Process Is Going To Help Victims Of Crypto Scam The relief process initiated by leaders of the crypto funds recovery industry. It is being spare-headed by Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB), who hold true to their promise of justice and restitution for victims of crypto scams. Understanding the process is crucial for those seeking financial relief. RSB has taken the initiative to alleviate the financial burden faced by victims, restoring transparency and trust in the crypto industry, making the crypto space safe for us all. To ensure a fair and transparent distribution of funds, RSB has initiated a comprehensive relief program with other relevant agencies. This program will provide up to $9 billion in financial compensation to those who have fallen victim to crypto scams. By committing such a substantial amount, RSB is sending a clear message that they stand with the victims and are determined to make things right. Who is Eligible to Receive the Crypto Scam Relief Fund? To ensure that the relief funds are distributed fairly, RSB has established specific eligibility criteria for victims to meet. These criteria are in place to verify the authenticity of the claims and prevent any misuse of the relief program. It is essential for potential applicants to understand these criteria before proceeding with the application process. Victims must provide evidence of their financial loss due to a crypto scam. This evidence can include transaction records, communication with scammers, or any other relevant documentation that supports their claim. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they acted in good faith and took reasonable precautions to prevent falling victim to the scam. 7 Steps Guide to Apply for the Crypto Relief Fund Applying for relief funds through Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) is a straightforward process designed to assist victims in seeking retribution. By following a step-by-step guide, victims can ensure that their application is submitted correctly and increase their chances of receiving the financial compensation they deserve. Gather Documentation: Collect all relevant documents that prove your financial loss due to a crypto scam. This may include transaction records, emails, or any other evidence that supports your claim. Visit the RSB website to make a report: Go to the official RSB website and go to the Report a Scam section. Here, you will find detailed information and resources related to the application process. Fill Out The Application Form: Complete the application form provided by RSB. Be sure to provide accurate and detailed information to strengthen your case for receiving relief funds. Submit The Application: Once the application is complete, submit it through the designated online platform or by following the instructions provided by RSB. Await Verification And Processing: RSB will review your application and verify the information provided. This process may take some time, so it is important to be patient and allow RSB to conduct a thorough investigation. Receive Confirmation And Updates: Once your application is verified, you will receive confirmation from RSB. They will also provide updates on the progress of your application and any additional information required. Await Payout: After the verification process is complete, RSB will determine the amount of compensation you are eligible for. The payout will be made according to the established timeline, ensuring a fair and efficient distribution of funds. About Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) Relief Funds The relief process offered by Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) provides hope for victims of crypto scams. With up to $9 billion available for compensation, this initiative aims to bring justice and restitution to those who have suffered financial loss due to fraudulent practices in the crypto world. By understanding the relief process, victims can navigate the application process with confidence, ensuring their eligibility for financial reimbursement. RSB’s commitment to transparency and fairness further establishes them as a trusted entity within the crypto industry. Recover your scammed crypto by reporting any crypto scam to Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB). RSB is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or endorsement. Contact Head of Customer Service Zella Redd Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) support@reportscammedbitcoin.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program . here

Report Scammed Bitcoin (RSB) Launches Crypto Recovery Fund For Victims Of Crypto Scams

রিপোর্ট স্ক্যামড বিটকয়েন (আরএসবি) ক্রিপ্টো স্ক্যামের শিকারদের জন্য ক্রিপ্টো রিকভারি ফান্ড চালু করেছে

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Mark Twain's Speeches by Mark Twain, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . QUEEN VICTORIA here QUEEN VICTORIA ADDRESS TO THE BRITISH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES CLUB, AT
          DELMONICO’S, MONDAY, MAY 25, 1908, IN HONOR OF QUEEN VICTORIA’S
          BIRTHDAY

          Mr. Clemens told the story of his duel with a rival editor: how
          he practised firing at a barn door and failed to hit it, but a
          friend of his took off the head of a little bird at thirty-five
          yards and attributed the shot to Mark twain.  The duel did not
          take place.  Mr. Clemens continued as follows: It also happened that I was the means of stopping duelling in Nevada, for a law was passed sending all duellists to jail for two years, and the Governor, hearing of my marksmanship, said that if he got me I should go to prison for the full term. That’s why I left Nevada, and I have not been there since. You do me a high honor, indeed, in selecting me to speak of my country in this commemoration of the birthday of that noble lady whose life was consecrated to the virtues and the humanities and to the promotion of lofty ideals, and was a model upon which many a humbler life was formed and made beautiful while she lived, and upon which many such lives will still be formed in the generations that are to come—a life which finds its just image in the star which falls out of its place in the sky and out of existence, but whose light still streams with unfaded lustre across the abysses of space long after its fires have been extinguished at their source. As a woman the Queen was all that the most exacting standards could require. As a far-reaching and effective beneficent moral force she had no peer in her time among either, monarchs or commoners. As a monarch she was without reproach in her great office. We may not venture, perhaps, to say so sweeping a thing as this in cold blood about any monarch that preceded her upon either her own throne or upon any other. It is a colossal eulogy, but it is justified. In those qualities of the heart which beget affection in all sorts and conditions of men she was rich, surprisingly rich, and for this she will still be remembered and revered in the far-off ages when the political glories of her reign shall have faded from vital history and fallen to a place in that scrap-heap of unverifiable odds and ends which we call tradition. Which is to say, in briefer phrase, that her name will live always. And with it her character—a fame rare in the history of thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers, since it will not rest upon harvested selfish and sordid ambitions, but upon love, earned and freely vouchsafed. She mended broken hearts where she could, but she broke none. What she did for us in America in our time of storm and stress we shall not forget, and whenever we call it to mind we shall always remember the wise and righteous mind that guided her in it and sustained and supported her—Prince Albert’s. We need not talk any idle talk here to-night about either possible or impossible war between the two countries; there will be no war while we remain sane and the son of Victoria and Albert sits upon the throne. In conclusion, I believe I may justly claim to utter the voice of my country in saying that we hold him in deep honor, and also in cordially wishing him a long life and a happy reign. 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. Mark Twain (2004). Mark Twain's Speeches. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/3188/pg3188-images.html 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

QUEEN VICTORIA

Mrs. Proudie Victrix

Web3 builders are only starting to realize the importance of sustainable and meaningful web3 marketing. There are web3 marketing companies and tools that are now helping web3 projects achieve traction. Another aspect of web3 that’s growing rapidly is the involvement of more women in this space. To discuss all of this, I had the opportunity to interview Victoria Vaughan, the co-founder of a marketing and PR firm InCryptoLand and the former CEO of Cointelegraph. Let’s dive in. Q. Hello Victoria, it’s great to be talking with you. Can you please introduce yourself, and share your professional journey with our readers? Hello, and thank you for having me! I'm Victoria Vaughan, and I am a co-founder of , a premier PR and marketing agency for the Web3 and tech sectors. InCryptoland My journey in Web3 started about nine years ago when I dived into the digital asset and blockchain world. I joined the Cointelegraph team as a project manager. Later, I was promoted to CEO and successfully grew the company to over nine million monthly readers across 10 languages. Impressive, right? But it's a team effort, trust me! Along the way, I've collaborated with some of the industry's most influential brands like Coinmarketcap, Etoro, Moonpay, and OKX. These collaborations expanded my expertise in growth hacking, marketing, and business development. Before all this blockchain excitement, I was deeply rooted in the tech scene, working for a tech startup as a product manager. So, you can say I've seen the industry from various angles, which has been super helpful in my current role as a tech PR agency co-founder. Q. Before we talk about InCryptoland, tell us how Web3 marketing agencies can solve the problems that Web3 companies face. Are PR firms an essential component of the Web3 ecosystem? If so, why? Yes, I think PR firms are absolutely essential in Web3. In a highly competitive blockchain ecosystem, you need a specialized marketing strategy. A tech-savvy PR agency can connect you with the right partners and investors while providing you with crucial media coverage. This makes the path to deal-closing and client acquisition much smoother. But it’s more than just PR. Crypto marketing agencies bring in a whole arsenal of growth hacking techniques. We're talking Twitter spaces, Discord AMAs, and some strategic Twitter shilling to grow your followers with minimum spend. Plus, a robust content marketing campaign can kill two birds with one stone: it boosts your SEO ranking and educates potential clients, essentially greasing the wheels for your business development. And let's not overlook the value of expertise. An experienced crypto marketing team brings a wealth of knowledge to your project, helps you sidestep common pitfalls, and executes effective campaigns. They've got connections too; a trusted network of influencers and partners that can take your project visibility to another level. Working directly with influencers can be a hit or miss, but agencies can pick the right ones to amplify your message. So, all in all, it's a win-win. Q. The volatile crypto market makes it difficult to run any Web3 company. How should someone build a team, develop a strategy, and make a Web3 marketing company successful? I totally get what you're saying about the rollercoaster ride that is the crypto market. So, first and foremost, you've got to be nimble with your financial planning. The ups and downs are wild; some companies go on a hiring spree in a bull market and then, bam, they're toast in a bear market. The key is to stay agile and adjust your strategy in real-time based on market conditions. On the subject of teams — I think a strong team is non-negotiable. You want a mix of people who are deep into Web3 but also some who come from more traditional sectors. That blend can help you craft a balanced strategy that's got both innovation and tested wisdom. Partnerships are the cherry on top; they bring cross-marketing opportunities and long-term support, which are gold in this fast-paced landscape. Now, the bear market isn't just about surviving; it's a land of opportunity. Companies that stay transparent and keep the conversation going with their community during the rough patches end up building trust and credibility. Not to mention, PR and marketing opportunities actually multiply. News outlets are more receptive, influencers are keen to partner, and the advertising costs are generally lower. So, it's all about turning challenges into stepping stones, really. Q. Tell us about InCryptoland and how it helps Web3 businesses. What are the fundamental working principles of your marketing agency? InCryptoland focuses on organic PR campaigns, social media management, and community growth. Our agency also developed a wide network of selected channels for media buy campaigns. What really excites us is collaborating with founders with a burning passion for meaningful causes and advanced technology products. For their PR campaigns, the strategy leans heavily into authentic storytelling that resonates with the audience and highlights the expertise of the team. ICL's guiding principles are Drive, Excellence, and Commitment. These principles really shape the way we approach each project. From crafting the ideal PR pitch to building up a strong community around a client's vision, our aim is to give it our all. We're continually seeking the best opportunities for reaching audiences and driving engagement in this fast-paced Web3 landscape. And speaking of capturing attention, our clients have been featured in the most recognized high-profile publications, like the New York Times, WSJ, Associated Press, USA Today, Cointelegraph, and Coindesk. So, we know a thing or two about getting a story out there in a way that strikes. Our experience spans different verticals of Web3 from DeFi to NFTs, infrastructural protocols to AI, and general tech. This helps us to know what works and what doesn’t. We use these insights to help clients avoid common mistakes in their communications and focus on effective strategies instead. Q. You’ve been working in the Web3 space for almost a decade. What has been your experience as a woman in Web3? Do you have any suggestions and advice for budding women entrepreneurs in the Web3 domain? There is no doubt that navigating the Web3 space as a woman has its own unique challenges. While the industry is generally welcoming, the large networking events can sometimes feel like "boy's clubs." You often have to break the ice yourself, put your expertise on display, and then—finally—you get taken seriously. I've had my fair share of awkward moments where people thought I was there to just hand out flyers. But the silver lining? As you broaden your network, each event becomes easier. The faces get familiar, introductions happen more naturally, and the atmosphere becomes genuinely inviting. The evolving role of women in Web3 is so exciting to watch. There's more to this space than just crypto and blockchain; we're seeing women lead the charge in areas like digital art, fashion, and health. For instance, the rise of NFTs has been a game-changer, especially for female artists. They're not just participating; they're shaping the narrative, moving the industry beyond just financial applications. Advice for budding women entrepreneurs? First, find your tribe—initiatives like WOW, Mybff, and Boy's Club are doing awesome work in enhancing women's awareness of the industry. Second, don't be discouraged by the technical jargon and male-centric vibes; there's room for everyone's talent here. Organizations like UnicornDAO and AthenaDAO are setting brilliant examples by focusing on inclusivity and women's health. Lastly, for the industry itself, the roadmap to diversity is clear: more shared stories, women-centric educational platforms, and an unequivocal commitment to diversify from the top down. Let's keep that conversation going. Q. Do you have any last comments on the current state of the Web3 industry? Where do you see it in the next three to five years? What will be the role of Web3 marketing firms in the coming years in shaping the overall industry? Honestly, the bear market often acts like a litmus test. It separates those who are genuinely committed to building something meaningful from the ones who are just riding the hype train. Remember, some of the most groundbreaking companies were born during downturns. Looking forward, regulation is inevitably coming down the pipeline. And while some might see that as a damper, I think it'll actually make the industry less of a wild west, which could attract more serious investment and innovation. We're already seeing AI making inroads into Web3, and that's a trend I only expect to accelerate. I also believe the infrastructural projects will grow a lot during the next several years. They're the bedrock that'll support the flashy apps and services everyone loves. So, where do Web3 marketing firms fit into all of this? As the industry matures, the role of specialized marketing agencies will only become more crucial. They'll help navigate the regulatory landscape, tap into AI's potential, and spotlight those infrastructural gems. Essentially, we'll be the architects of perception, shaping how the world views and engages with Web3.

Importance of Web3 Marketing and Women in Web3: An Interview With Victoria Vaughan

Web3 মার্কেটিং এবং Web3 তে নারীর গুরুত্ব: ভিক্টোরিয়া ভনের সাথে একটি সাক্ষাৎকার

Bedeutung von Web3-Marketing und Frauen in Web3: Ein Interview mit Victoria Vaughan

Importancia del marketing Web3 y las mujeres en Web3: una entrevista con Victoria Vaughan

Importance du marketing Web3 et des femmes dans le Web3 : une entrevue avec Victoria Vaughan

वेब3 मार्केटिंग का महत्व और वेब3 में महिलाएं: विक्टोरिया वॉन के साथ एक साक्षात्कार

Web3 マーケティングと Web3 における女性の重要性: Victoria Vaughan へのインタビュー

Web3 마케팅의 중요성과 Web3에서의 여성: Victoria Vaughan과의 인터뷰

Importância do marketing da Web3 e das mulheres na Web3: uma entrevista com Victoria Vaughan

Важность маркетинга Web3 и женщины в Web3: интервью с Викторией Вон

Web3 Pazarlamanın Önemi ve Web3'te Kadın: Victoria Vaughan ile Bir Röportaj

Tầm quan trọng của tiếp thị Web3 và phụ nữ trong Web3: Cuộc phỏng vấn với Victoria Vaughan

Web3 营销和 Web3 中的女性的重要性：维多利亚·沃恩 (Victoria Vaughan) 访谈

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1 by Mark Twain, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . Joan Makes Cowards Brave Victors here Joan Makes Cowards Brave Victors THE NEXT day Joan wanted to go against the enemy again, but it was the feast of the Ascension, and the holy council of bandit generals were too pious to be willing to profane it with bloodshed. But privately they profaned it with plottings, a sort of industry just in their line. They decided to do the only thing proper to do now in the new circumstances of the case—feign an attack on the most important bastille on the Orleans side, and then, if the English weakened the far more important fortresses on the other side of the river to come to its help, cross in force and capture those works. This would give them the bridge and free communication with the Sologne, which was French territory. They decided to keep this latter part of the program secret from Joan. Joan intruded and took them by surprise. She asked them what they were about and what they had resolved upon. They said they had resolved to attack the most important of the English bastilles on the Orleans side next morning—and there the spokesman stopped. Joan said: “Well, go on.” “There is nothing more. That is all.” “Am I to believe this? That is to say, am I to believe that you have lost your wits?” She turned to Dunois, and said, “Bastard, you have sense, answer me this: if this attack is made and the bastille taken, how much better off would we be than we are now?” The Bastard hesitated, and then began some rambling talk not quite germane to the question. Joan interrupted him and said: “That will not do, good Bastard, you have answered. Since the Bastard is not able to mention any advantage to be gained by taking that bastille and stopping there, it is not likely that any of you could better the matter. You waste much time here in inventing plans that lead to nothing, and making delays that are a damage. Are you concealing something from me? Bastard, this council has a general plan, I take it; without going into details, what is it?” “It is the same it was in the beginning, seven months ago—to get provisions for a long siege, then sit down and tire the English out.” “In the name of God! As if seven months was not enough, you want to provide for a year of it. Now ye shall drop these pusillanimous dreams—the English shall go in three days!” Several exclaimed: “Ah, General, General, be prudent!” “Be prudent and starve? Do ye call that war? I tell you this, if you do not already know it: The new circumstances have changed the face of matters. The true point of attack has shifted; it is on the other side of the river now. One must take the fortifications that command the bridge. The English know that if we are not fools and cowards we will try to do that. They are grateful for your piety in wasting this day. They will reinforce the bridge forts from this side to-night, knowing what ought to happen to-morrow. You have but lost a day and made our task harder, for we will cross and take the bridge forts. Bastard, tell me the truth—does not this council know that there is no other course for us than the one I am speaking of?” Dunois conceded that the council did know it to be the most desirable, but considered it impracticable; and he excused the council as well as he could by saying that inasmuch as nothing was really and rationally to be hoped for but a long continuance of the siege and wearying out of the English, they were naturally a little afraid of Joan’s impetuous notions. He said: “You see, we are sure that the waiting game is the best, whereas you would carry everything by storm.” “That I would!—and moreover that I will! You have my orders—here and now. We will move upon the forts of the south bank to-morrow at dawn.” “And carry them by storm?” “Yes, carry them by storm!” La Hire came clanking in, and heard the last remark. He cried out: “By my baton, that is the music I love to hear! Yes, that is the right time and the beautiful words, my General—we will carry them by storm!” He saluted in his large way and came up and shook Joan by the hand. Some member of the council was heard to say: “It follows, then, that we must begin with the bastille St. John, and that will give the English time to—” Joan turned and said: “Give yourselves no uneasiness about the bastille St. John. The English will know enough to retire from it and fall back on the bridge bastilles when they see us coming.” She added, with a touch of sarcasm, “Even a war-council would know enough to do that itself.” Then she took her leave. La Hire made this general remark to the council: “She is a child, and that is all ye seem to see. Keep to that superstition if you must, but you perceive that this child understands this complex game of war as well as any of you; and if you want my opinion without the trouble of asking for it, here you have it without ruffles or embroidery—by God, I think she can teach the best of you how to play it!” Joan had spoken truly; the sagacious English saw that the policy of the French had undergone a revolution; that the policy of paltering and dawdling was ended; that in place of taking blows, blows were ready to be struck now; therefore they made ready for the new state of things by transferring heavy reinforcements to the bastilles of the south bank from those of the north. The city learned the great news that once more in French history, after all these humiliating years, France was going to take the offensive; that France, so used to retreating, was going to advance; that France, so long accustomed to skulking, was going to face about and strike. The joy of the people passed all bounds. The city walls were black with them to see the army march out in the morning in that strange new position—its front, not its tail, toward an English camp. You shall imagine for yourselves what the excitement was like and how it expressed itself, when Joan rode out at the head of the host with her banner floating above her. We crossed the five in strong force, and a tedious long job it was, for the boats were small and not numerous. Our landing on the island of St. Aignan was not disputed. We threw a bridge of a few boats across the narrow channel thence to the south shore and took up our march in good order and unmolested; for although there was a fortress there—St. John—the English vacated and destroyed it and fell back on the bridge forts below as soon as our first boats were seen to leave the Orleans shore; which was what Joan had said would happen, when she was disputing with the council. We moved down the shore and Joan planted her standard before the bastille of the Augustins, the first of the formidable works that protected the end of the bridge. The trumpets sounded the assault, and two charges followed in handsome style; but we were too weak, as yet, for our main body was still lagging behind. Before we could gather for a third assault the garrison of St. Prive were seen coming up to reinforce the big bastille. They came on a run, and the Augustins sallied out, and both forces came against us with a rush, and sent our small army flying in a panic, and followed us, slashing and slaying, and shouting jeers and insults at us. Joan was doing her best to rally the men, but their wits were gone, their hearts were dominated for the moment by the old-time dread of the English. Joan’s temper flamed up, and she halted and commanded the trumpets to sound the advance. Then she wheeled about and cried out: “If there is but a dozen of you that are not cowards, it is enough—follow me!” Away she went, and after her a few dozen who had heard her words and been inspired by them. The pursuing force was astonished to see her sweeping down upon them with this handful of men, and it was their turn now to experience a grisly fright—surely this is a witch, this is a child of Satan! That was their thought—and without stopping to analyze the matter they turned and fled in a panic. Our flying squadrons heard the bugle and turned to look; and when they saw the Maid’s banner speeding in the other direction and the enemy scrambling ahead of it in disorder, their courage returned and they came scouring after us. La Hire heard it and hurried his force forward and caught up with us just as we were planting our banner again before the ramparts of the Augustins. We were strong enough now. We had a long and tough piece of work before us, but we carried it through before night, Joan keeping us hard at it, and she and La Hire saying we were able to take that big bastille, and must. The English fought like—well, they fought like the English; when that is said, there is no more to say. We made assault after assault, through the smoke and flame and the deafening cannon-blasts, and at last as the sun was sinking we carried the place with a rush, and planted our standard on its walls. The Augustins was ours. The Tourelles must be ours, too, if we would free the bridge and raise the siege. We had achieved one great undertaking, Joan was determined to accomplish the other. We must lie on our arms where we were, hold fast to what we had got, and be ready for business in the morning. So Joan was not minded to let the men be demoralized by pillage and riot and carousings; she had the Augustins burned, with all its stores in it, excepting the artillery and ammunition. Everybody was tired out with this long day’s hard work, and of course this was the case with Joan; still, she wanted to stay with the army before the Tourelles, to be ready for the assault in the morning. The chiefs argued with her, and at last persuaded her to go home and prepare for the great work by taking proper rest, and also by having a leech look to a wound which she had received in her foot. So we crossed with them and went home. Just as usual, we found the town in a fury of joy, all the bells clanging, everybody shouting, and several people drunk. We never went out or came in without furnishing good and sufficient reasons for one of these pleasant tempests, and so the tempest was always on hand. There had been a blank absence of reasons for this sort of upheavals for the past seven months, therefore the people too to the upheavals with all the more relish on that account. 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. Mark Twain (2004). Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2874/pg2874-images.html 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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