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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . THE LAST WORDS OF CAPTAIN NEMO here CHAPTER XXII: THE LAST WORDS OF CAPTAIN NEMO The panels had closed on this dreadful vision, but light had not returned to the saloon: all was silence and darkness within the . At wonderful speed, a hundred feet beneath the water, it was leaving this desolate spot. Whither was it going? To the north or south? Where was the man flying to after such dreadful retaliation? I had returned to my room, where Ned and Conseil had remained silent enough. I felt an insurmountable horror for Captain Nemo. Whatever he had suffered at the hands of these men, he had no right to punish thus. He had made me, if not an accomplice, at least a witness of his vengeance. At eleven the electric light reappeared. I passed into the saloon. It was deserted. I consulted the different instruments. The was flying northward at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour, now on the surface, and now thirty feet below it. On taking the bearings by the chart, I saw that we were passing the mouth of the Manche, and that our course was hurrying us towards the northern seas at a frightful speed. That night we had crossed two hundred leagues of the Atlantic. The shadows fell, and the sea was covered with darkness until the rising of the moon. I went to my room, but could not sleep. I was troubled with dreadful nightmare. The horrible scene of destruction was continually before my eyes. From that day, who could tell into what part of the North Atlantic basin the would take us? Still with unaccountable speed. Still in the midst of these northern fogs. Would it touch at Spitzbergen, or on the shores of Nova Zembla? Should we explore those unknown seas, the White Sea, the Sea of Kara, the Gulf of Obi, the Archipelago of Liarrov, and the unknown coast of Asia? I could not say. I could no longer judge of the time that was passing. The clocks had been stopped on board. It seemed, as in polar countries, that night and day no longer followed their regular course. I felt myself being drawn into that strange region where the foundered imagination of Edgar Poe roamed at will. Like the fabulous Gordon Pym, at every moment I expected to see “that veiled human figure, of larger proportions than those of any inhabitant of the earth, thrown across the cataract which defends the approach to the pole.” I estimated (though, perhaps, I may be mistaken)—I estimated this adventurous course of the to have lasted fifteen or twenty days. And I know not how much longer it might have lasted, had it not been for the catastrophe which ended this voyage. Of Captain Nemo I saw nothing whatever now, nor of his second. Not a man of the crew was visible for an instant. The was almost incessantly under water. When we came to the surface to renew the air, the panels opened and shut mechanically. There were no more marks on the planisphere. I knew not where we were. And the Canadian, too, his strength and patience at an end, appeared no more. Conseil could not draw a word from him; and, fearing that, in a dreadful fit of madness, he might kill himself, watched him with constant devotion. One morning (what date it was I could not say) I had fallen into a heavy sleep towards the early hours, a sleep both painful and unhealthy, when I suddenly awoke. Ned Land was leaning over me, saying, in a low voice, “We are going to fly.” I sat up. Nautilus Nautilus Nautilus Nautilus Nautilus “When shall we go?” I asked. “To-night. All inspection on board the seems to have ceased. All appear to be stupefied. You will be ready, sir?” Nautilus “Yes; where are we?” “In sight of land. I took the reckoning this morning in the fog—twenty miles to the east.” “What country is it?” “I do not know; but, whatever it is, we will take refuge there.” “Yes, Ned, yes. We will fly to-night, even if the sea should swallow us up.” “The sea is bad, the wind violent, but twenty miles in that light boat of the does not frighten me. Unknown to the crew, I have been able to procure food and some bottles of water.” Nautilus “I will follow you.” “But,” continued the Canadian, “if I am surprised, I will defend myself; I will force them to kill me.” “We will die together, friend Ned.” I had made up my mind to all. The Canadian left me. I reached the platform, on which I could with difficulty support myself against the shock of the waves. The sky was threatening; but, as land was in those thick brown shadows, we must fly. I returned to the saloon, fearing and yet hoping to see Captain Nemo, wishing and yet not wishing to see him. What could I have said to him? Could I hide the involuntary horror with which he inspired me? No. It was better that I should not meet him face to face; better to forget him. And yet—— How long seemed that day, the last that I should pass in the . I remained alone. Ned Land and Conseil avoided speaking, for fear of betraying themselves. At six I dined, but I was not hungry; I forced myself to eat in spite of my disgust, that I might not weaken myself. At half-past six Ned Land came to my room, saying, “We shall not see each other again before our departure. At ten the moon will not be risen. We will profit by the darkness. Come to the boat; Conseil and I will wait for you.” Nautilus The Canadian went out without giving me time to answer. Wishing to verify the course of the , I went to the saloon. We were running N.N.E. at frightful speed, and more than fifty yards deep. I cast a last look on these wonders of nature, on the riches of art heaped up in this museum, upon the unrivalled collection destined to perish at the bottom of the sea, with him who had formed it. I wished to fix an indelible impression of it in my mind. I remained an hour thus, bathed in the light of that luminous ceiling, and passing in review those treasures shining under their glasses. Then I returned to my room. Nautilus I dressed myself in strong sea clothing. I collected my notes, placing them carefully about me. My heart beat loudly. I could not check its pulsations. Certainly my trouble and agitation would have betrayed me to Captain Nemo’s eyes. What was he doing at this moment? I listened at the door of his room. I heard steps. Captain Nemo was there. He had not gone to rest. At every moment I expected to see him appear, and ask me why I wished to fly. I was constantly on the alert. My imagination magnified everything. The impression became at last so poignant that I asked myself if it would not be better to go to the Captain’s room, see him face to face, and brave him with look and gesture. It was the inspiration of a madman; fortunately I resisted the desire, and stretched myself on my bed to quiet my bodily agitation. My nerves were somewhat calmer, but in my excited brain I saw over again all my existence on board the every incident, either happy or unfortunate, which had happened since my disappearance from the —the submarine hunt, the Torres Straits, the savages of Papua, the running ashore, the coral cemetery, the passage of Suez, the Island of Santorin, the Cretan diver, Vigo Bay, Atlantis, the iceberg, the South Pole, the imprisonment in the ice, the fight among the poulps, the storm in the Gulf Stream, the Avenger, and the horrible scene of the vessel sunk with all her crew. All these events passed before my eyes like scenes in a drama. Then Captain Nemo seemed to grow enormously, his features to assume superhuman proportions. He was no longer my equal, but a man of the waters, the genie of the sea. Nautilus; Abraham Lincoln It was then half-past nine. I held my head between my hands to keep it from bursting. I closed my eyes; I would not think any longer. There was another half-hour to wait, another half-hour of a nightmare, which might drive me mad. At that moment I heard the distant strains of the organ, a sad harmony to an undefinable chant, the wail of a soul longing to break these earthly bonds. I listened with every sense, scarcely breathing; plunged, like Captain Nemo, in that musical ecstasy, which was drawing him in spirit to the end of life. Then a sudden thought terrified me. Captain Nemo had left his room. He was in the saloon, which I must cross to fly. There I should meet him for the last time. He would see me, perhaps speak to me. A gesture of his might destroy me, a single word chain me on board. But ten was about to strike. The moment had come for me to leave my room, and join my companions. I must not hesitate, even if Captain Nemo himself should rise before me. I opened my door carefully; and even then, as it turned on its hinges, it seemed to me to make a dreadful noise. Perhaps it only existed in my own imagination. I crept along the dark stairs of the , stopping at each step to check the beating of my heart. I reached the door of the saloon, and opened it gently. It was plunged in profound darkness. The strains of the organ sounded faintly. Captain Nemo was there. He did not see me. In the full light I do not think he would have noticed me, so entirely was he absorbed in the ecstasy. Nautilus I crept along the carpet, avoiding the slightest sound which might betray my presence. I was at least five minutes reaching the door, at the opposite side, opening into the library. I was going to open it, when a sigh from Captain Nemo nailed me to the spot. I knew that he was rising. I could even see him, for the light from the library came through to the saloon. He came towards me silently, with his arms crossed, gliding like a spectre rather than walking. His breast was swelling with sobs; and I heard him murmur these words (the last which ever struck my ear): “Almighty God! enough! enough!” Was it a confession of remorse which thus escaped from this man’s conscience? In desperation, I rushed through the library, mounted the central staircase, and, following the upper flight, reached the boat. I crept through the opening, which had already admitted my two companions. “Let us go! let us go!” I exclaimed. “Directly!” replied the Canadian. The orifice in the plates of the was first closed, and fastened down by means of a false key, with which Ned Land had provided himself; the opening in the boat was also closed. The Canadian began to loosen the bolts which still held us to the submarine boat. Nautilus Suddenly a noise was heard. Voices were answering each other loudly. What was the matter? Had they discovered our flight? I felt Ned Land slipping a dagger into my hand. “Yes,” I murmured, “we know how to die!” The Canadian had stopped in his work. But one word many times repeated, a dreadful word, revealed the cause of the agitation spreading on board the . It was not we the crew were looking after! Nautilus “The maelstrom! the maelstrom!” Could a more dreadful word in a more dreadful situation have sounded in our ears! We were then upon the dangerous coast of Norway. Was the being drawn into this gulf at the moment our boat was going to leave its sides? We knew that at the tide the pent-up waters between the islands of Ferroe and Loffoden rush with irresistible violence, forming a whirlpool from which no vessel ever escapes. From every point of the horizon enormous waves were meeting, forming a gulf justly called the “Navel of the Ocean,” whose power of attraction extends to a distance of twelve miles. There, not only vessels, but whales are sacrificed, as well as white bears from the northern regions. Nautilus It is thither that the , voluntarily or involuntarily, had been run by the Captain. Nautilus It was describing a spiral, the circumference of which was lessening by degrees, and the boat, which was still fastened to its side, was carried along with giddy speed. I felt that sickly giddiness which arises from long-continued whirling round. We were in dread. Our horror was at its height, circulation had stopped, all nervous influence was annihilated, and we were covered with cold sweat, like a sweat of agony! And what noise around our frail bark! What roarings repeated by the echo miles away! What an uproar was that of the waters broken on the sharp rocks at the bottom, where the hardest bodies are crushed, and trees worn away, “with all the fur rubbed off,” according to the Norwegian phrase! What a situation to be in! We rocked frightfully. The defended itself like a human being. Its steel muscles cracked. Sometimes it seemed to stand upright, and we with it! Nautilus “We must hold on,” said Ned, “and look after the bolts. We may still be saved if we stick to the .” Nautilus He had not finished the words, when we heard a crashing noise, the bolts gave way, and the boat, torn from its groove, was hurled like a stone from a sling into the midst of the whirlpool. My head struck on a piece of iron, and with the violent shock I lost all consciousness. 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 (1994). Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/files/164/164-h/164-h.htm This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. 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2019's Fire Emblem: Three Houses's branching storylines makes it hard for everyone to have experienced the same thing. Here, we all weigh in on everything from our favourite students to our preferred strategies, comparing what we saw and did differently. Who is your favourite student in Fire Emblem: Three Houses? Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:27 PM So I'm still not finished my first playthrough everyone so try not to load this with spoilers. I'm going through the Black Eagle House path first. From a romance perspective for Byleth, I like Edelgard and Dorothea. Edelgard because of her status and how a romantic path their could change the empire. Dorothea because of her backstory. She isn't a noble and neither is Byleth really. Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 4:29 PM I did a Blue Lions playthrough when the game first came out and absolutely loved Sylvain's character. His interactions with Ingrid were really funny and his take and experience with having a crest and what that means for him as a noble was special in the Blue Lions. Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:34 PM Now that I've written that out, I have too many favourite students! Dedue was another standout for me because he came from Duscur (I don't think that's a spoiler, he's quite open about it). Seeing him develop throughout the game in his support cutscenes made me a really proud teacher Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:38 PM Wow I don't really know any of those characters. Kinda shows how big the game is and the replay value. I also liked Bernadette's character for her funny interactios. Every support boost interaction starts with her high pitched scream. Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 4:41 PM Which character did you like most in terms of combat? Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 4:42 PM I really wish I managed to poach Bernadette for those interactions! She's really so funny Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:44 PM Felix was amazing once I reached the endgame. He could oblierate anyone 1v1. I also had Ingrid acting as an amazing Pegasus rider harassing mages. Mercedes pretty much carried her house with her healing alone Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:45 PM I had this strategy that had heavy armour push through maps based around Dedue's glacial pace with my riders harassing the flanks and ranged units picking off what they could. Is there a specific way you play? Nicolas Ng Apr 11, 2021, 4:47 PM So I have a weird style where I try to keep pairs together where I want to see relationships develop. Other than that I like splitting the team into 2 groups led by the strongest members. I do that to split the enemy forces. Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 5:33 PM For me the strongest fighters in blue eagle we're Dorothea and once we unlock the killer weapons Ferdinand mounted on a horse was pretty op Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 5:34 PM Byleth edelgard Dorothea and Ferdinand are the strongest in my squad right now Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 5:34 PM Do you recruit the instructors? I have then on my squad but I feel like it's kinda cheating and I just use them as adjutants Limarc Ambalina Apr 11, 2021, 5:35 PM Keeping the pairs tends to progress the RP side of the game really well which I didn't do a particularly good job of Nicolas Ng Apr 12, 2021, 12:01 PM I kept the instructors on the side until later in the game because I wanted to mess around with my team composition for a while. They didn't feel like cheating after a while when the students caught up to them Nicolas Ng Apr 12, 2021, 12:02 PM Since you've played all 3 houses (I believe you have). Which house would you recommend for the first playthrough? Which house had the best lineup of student characters? Limarc Ambalina Apr 12, 2021, 4:39 PM Also after ...events transpire and Edelgard rises as a leader her character is redesigned to this: Limarc Ambalina Apr 12, 2021, 8:41 PM Any idea why they went with demonic/devil imagery (a la red plus horns for a crown) ? If your answer spoils the story, don't tell me lol Limarc Ambalina Apr 12, 2021, 8:42 PM My favourite character is Claude. My first playthrough of the game was with the golden deer, so I'm a big fan of Claude, hah. Unlike the other two house leaders, he's laid back and wants peace and equality. I was amazed how Claude managed to keep his cool and still fight for a good cause ever after all of the events that transpired in the game. He wasn't tempted by greed wasn't a megalomaniac 😂. Jack Boreham Apr 12, 2021, 10:09 PM Of course, I'm a big fan of Byleth. I also like Ignatz. He came from a poor background, and if you keep him alive, he has a great story and backstory. Jack Boreham Apr 12, 2021, 10:13 PM oOo...now you're making me think my second playthrough will have to be with the golden deer. It's double tempting because House Baratheon was one of my favorites in Game of Thrones. OURS IS THE FURY Limarc Ambalina Apr 12, 2021, 10:14 PM Reading the conversation makes me want to jump back in. As Limarc Ambalina said, the games massive and has a ton of replayability. There goes another 100hrs.....😂 Jack Boreham Apr 12, 2021, 10:14 PM DAMN 100 hours for 1 playthrough...I have so many other switch games to get to though.... Limarc Ambalina Apr 12, 2021, 10:15 PM Hahaha, it might be controversial, but I think three houses is one of the best games on the switch, if not the best. I remember the summer of 2019... Three houses was my go-to game. I just got lost in it with all its lore. Jack Boreham Apr 12, 2021, 10:21 PM I've never been a particularly big Fire Emblem fan and I'm not very good at them. That said, my favorite is probably Fire Emblem Warriors, since it has that Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors play style, and that's more my speed. JeffreyHarris Apr 12, 2021, 11:12 PM Jack Boreham I wish I could do what you did. Talking about the game really makes me want to see what I missed out on, try out the DLC and experiment with new combinations. And to see the alleged insanity that is the Golden Deer route. Nicolas Ng Apr 13, 2021, 7:57 PM

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Despite Fire Emblem Three Houses being out for some time now, the games fan culture has continued to grow significantly. The RPG was very popular amongst Fire Emblem fans and newcomers to the franchise. As seen in our previous and articles, the gaming community loves memes as much as they love playing the actual games! Fire Emblem also has its fair share of memes. Here are 25 of the best Fire Emblem Three Houses memes Warzone memes Roblox memes General Fire Emblem Three Houses Memes Credit: Reddit Credit: Twitter Credit: Amino Credit: Imgflip Credit: Imgflip Credit: Imgflip Credit: Reddit Credit: MemeDroid Credit: Imgflip Credit: Pinterest Byleth Memes Credit: Reddit Credit: Imgur Credit: Tumblr Credit: Pinterest Edelgard Memes Credit: Amino Credit: Amino Credit: Amino Credit: Amino Credit Credit: Pinterest Golder Deer Memes Credit: Reddit Credit: Imgflip Credit: Imgflip Credit: Imgflip Credit: Imgflip Final Thoughts I hope you enjoyed this great selection of laugh-out-loud Fire Emblem Three Houses memes. As Fire Emblem continues to evolve with future installments in the series, the game's meme culture will also grow. For everything Fire Emblem, keep it locked on Hacker Noon. Also, check out, Top 10 Strongest Dog Pokemon MH Rise Weapons Ranked by Speedrun Performance Top 10 Most-Sold Consoles of All Time Ranked

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In the vast and ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies,
few stories capture the whimsical origins of the meme coin movement as vividly
as that of Bellscoin ($BEL). Before the world knew Dogecoin and its
meme-infused journey to the crypto mainstream, there was Bellscoin—a project
that not only paved the way for its more famous successor but also stands as a
contender for the title of the first-ever meme coin. The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) Bellscoin was the brainchild of Billy Markus, a software
engineer who later gained fame as the co-creator of Dogecoin. The concept for
Bellscoin was inspired by the popular video game series "Animal
Crossing," in which the in-game currency is known as "bells."
Markus saw potential in creating a digital currency that captured the charm and
appeal of the game, which was beloved for its gentle pace and
community-oriented gameplay. Launched quietly and with little fanfare on the bitcointalk forum in November of 2013, Bellscoin aimed to mirror the playful spirit of "Animal Crossing" by offering a cryptocurrency that was not only fun but accessible to non-technical users. Despite its novel concept and an early foray into the territory of meme-driven digital currencies, Bellscoin failed to gain significant traction or a lasting community base. Bellscoin was based on the Scrypt algorithm. Scrypt is a cryptographic
algorithm that is used as a proof-of-work scheme by many cryptocurrencies. It
was chosen because it is less susceptible to hardware mining optimizations such
as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), allowing more
decentralized mining by individuals using consumer-grade hardware like GPUs and
CPUs. This approach was similar to other early altcoins like Litecoin, from
which many early Scrypt-based coins were derived or forked, aiming to be more
accessible to the general public than Bitcoin, which by that time was beginning
to see a rise in ASIC mining dominance. Top of Form Legacy and Influence The lack of initial widespread adoption for Bellscoin,
however, does not diminish its role as a precursor to the meme coin genre. The
ideas and themes explored by Markus with Bellscoin would soon find a much
larger audience with his next project. Frustrated but undeterred by the tepid
response to Bellscoin, Markus teamed up with Jackson Palmer, who proposed using
a popular meme as the mascot for a new cryptocurrency. This collaboration
resulted in the creation of Dogecoin, which featured the Shiba Inu from the
"Doge" meme and quickly became a viral sensation. Dogecoin’s success highlighted the potent mix of humor,
internet culture, and cryptocurrency, proving that a playful approach could
indeed capture the imagination of investors and enthusiasts alike. While
Dogecoin soared in popularity and market cap, the foundational experiment by
Markus with Bellscoin marked a significant, if underrecognized, moment in
crypto history. Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Considering Bellscoin’s thematic use of a video game element
and its intent to inject a sense of fun into the cryptocurrency space, it can
be argued that Bellscoin represents the first iteration of what would become
known as meme coins. While it did not initially achieve the lasting fame
or financial success of subsequent meme coins, Bellscoin’s attempt to blend pop
culture with digital currency was a harbinger of trends that would explode in
popularity years later. Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival The seemingly forgotten token Bellscoin, got its revival beginning last year and the excitement and development have not seemed to stop but are only increasing in speed and volume of both users and hash resulting in literal network congestion and freeze-ups. The initial idea to resurrect Bells is said to have come from Emblem Vault strategist Adam McBride. Adam was inspired following Dogecoin’s tenth birthday on December 5 so he duly went on a fact-finding brigade, uncovering Markus’ announcement of Bellscoin from the Bitcoin Talk forum, which detailed the memecoin based upon the Animal Crossing social simulation Nintendo game. Adam also noted that Bells failed to gain traction as early users opted for Dogecoin instead. Digging some more showed that various versions of Bells existed, including a community fork and an Ethereum-based version, all of which faded into obscurity over time. Intrigued by the prospect of restarting Bells, McBride recruited “uber dev” Luke Wright to connect nodes to the original Bells blockchain and get the code up and running again. McBride informed the crypto community that Wright was successful and encouraged followers to start mining BEL by providing instructions. The word on Bells spread far enough to alert creator Billy Markus of the situation. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity and perceived inferiority in those early days of crypto memecoins.  While initially entertained by the homage paid to Bells, Markus did raise some functionality issues stemming from Bells and Dogecoin originally using the same genesis block name. Nonetheless, the Bells creator appreciated McBride’s efforts to revive his retro game-inspired creation. Currently, Bellscoin communities are rapidly growing on Discord, Telegram, X/Twitter, and Reddit, while work is being done in the background to offer merged-hash otherwise known as merged-mining to secure and support the network via Doge and Litecoin miner support. Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Ticker: $BEL Market Cap

$7,481,089



Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089



24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885



Circulating Supply

14,832,024



Total Supply

14,832,024



Max Supply

500,000,000 Conclusion Today, as new meme coins enter the market at lightning speed, riding the waves of internet trends and celebrity tweets, it's important to look to the past…because you never know what you might find 😉🔔💰 Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024? In the vast and ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies,
few stories capture the whimsical origins of the meme coin movement as vividly
as that of Bellscoin ($BEL) . Before the world knew Dogecoin and its
meme-infused journey to the crypto mainstream, there was Bellscoin—a project
that not only paved the way for its more famous successor but also stands as a
contender for the title of the first-ever meme coin. Bellscoin ($BEL) The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) Bellscoin was the brainchild of Billy Markus, a software
engineer who later gained fame as the co-creator of Dogecoin. The concept for
Bellscoin was inspired by the popular video game series "Animal
Crossing," in which the in-game currency is known as "bells."
Markus saw potential in creating a digital currency that captured the charm and
appeal of the game, which was beloved for its gentle pace and
community-oriented gameplay. Launched quietly and with little fanfare on the bitcointalk forum in November of 2013, Bellscoin aimed to mirror the playful spirit of "Animal Crossing" by offering a cryptocurrency that was not only fun but accessible to non-technical users. Despite its novel concept and an early foray into the territory of meme-driven digital currencies, Bellscoin failed to gain significant traction or a lasting community base. bitcointalk forum Bellscoin was based on the Scrypt algorithm. Scrypt is a cryptographic
algorithm that is used as a proof-of-work scheme by many cryptocurrencies. It
was chosen because it is less susceptible to hardware mining optimizations such
as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), allowing more
decentralized mining by individuals using consumer-grade hardware like GPUs and
CPUs. This approach was similar to other early altcoins like Litecoin, from
which many early Scrypt-based coins were derived or forked, aiming to be more
accessible to the general public than Bitcoin, which by that time was beginning
to see a rise in ASIC mining dominance. Top of Form Legacy and Influence Legacy and Influence The lack of initial widespread adoption for Bellscoin,
however, does not diminish its role as a precursor to the meme coin genre. The
ideas and themes explored by Markus with Bellscoin would soon find a much
larger audience with his next project. Frustrated but undeterred by the tepid
response to Bellscoin, Markus teamed up with Jackson Palmer, who proposed using
a popular meme as the mascot for a new cryptocurrency. This collaboration
resulted in the creation of Dogecoin, which featured the Shiba Inu from the
"Doge" meme and quickly became a viral sensation. Dogecoin’s success highlighted the potent mix of humor,
internet culture, and cryptocurrency, proving that a playful approach could
indeed capture the imagination of investors and enthusiasts alike. While
Dogecoin soared in popularity and market cap, the foundational experiment by
Markus with Bellscoin marked a significant, if underrecognized, moment in
crypto history. Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Considering Bellscoin’s thematic use of a video game element
and its intent to inject a sense of fun into the cryptocurrency space, it can
be argued that Bellscoin represents the first iteration of what would become
known as meme coins . While it did not initially achieve the lasting fame
or financial success of subsequent meme coins, Bellscoin’s attempt to blend pop
culture with digital currency was a harbinger of trends that would explode in
popularity years later. meme coins Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival The seemingly forgotten token Bellscoin, got its revival beginning last year and the excitement and development have not seemed to stop but are only increasing in speed and volume of both users and hash resulting in literal network congestion and freeze-ups. The initial idea to resurrect Bells is said to have come from Emblem Vault strategist Adam McBride . Adam McBride Adam was inspired following Dogecoin’s tenth birthday on December 5 so he duly went on a fact-finding brigade, uncovering Markus’ announcement of Bellscoin from the Bitcoin Talk forum, which detailed the memecoin based upon the Animal Crossing social simulation Nintendo game. Adam also noted that Bells failed to gain traction as early users opted for Dogecoin instead. Digging some more showed that various versions of Bells existed, including a community fork and an Ethereum-based version, all of which faded into obscurity over time. Intrigued by the prospect of restarting Bells, McBride recruited “uber dev” Luke Wright to connect nodes to the original Bells blockchain and get the code up and running again. McBride informed the crypto community that Wright was successful and encouraged followers to start mining BEL by providing instructions. The word on Bells spread far enough to alert creator Billy Markus of the situation. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity and perceived inferiority in those early days of crypto memecoins.  While initially entertained by the homage paid to Bells, Markus did raise some functionality issues stemming from Bells and Dogecoin originally using the same genesis block name. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity Nonetheless, the Bells creator appreciated McBride’s efforts to revive his retro game-inspired creation. Currently, Bellscoin communities are rapidly growing on Discord, Telegram, X/Twitter, and Reddit, while work is being done in the background to offer merged-hash otherwise known as merged-mining to secure and support the network via Doge and Litecoin miner support. Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Ticker: $BEL Market Cap

$7,481,089



Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089



24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885



Circulating Supply

14,832,024



Total Supply

14,832,024



Max Supply

500,000,000 Market Cap

$7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089 24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885 Circulating Supply

14,832,024 Total Supply

14,832,024 Max Supply

500,000,000 Market Cap $7,481,089 Market Cap Market Cap $7,481,089 $7,481,089 $7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation $7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation Fully Diluted Valuation $7,481,089 $7,481,089 $7,481,089 24-Hour Trading Vol $202,885 24-Hour Trading Vol 24-Hour Trading Vol $202,885 $202,885 $202,885 Circulating Supply 14,832,024 Circulating Supply Circulating Supply 14,832,024 14,832,024 14,832,024 Total Supply 14,832,024 Total Supply Total Supply 14,832,024 14,832,024 14,832,024 Max Supply 500,000,000 Max Supply Max Supply 500,000,000 500,000,000 500,000,000 Conclusion Conclusion Today, as new meme coins enter the market at lightning speed, riding the waves of internet trends and celebrity tweets, it's important to look to the past…because you never know what you might find 😉🔔💰 Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024? Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024?

Bellscoin: The Oldest MemeCoin Ever, Brought Back From The Dead!

To the woke-liberal lot, any assertion that India was once the richest country in the world will evoke hysterical laughter and probably a familiar jibe that it was impossible for India to ever have been the proverbial (golden bird). soney ki chidya But facts speak otherwise. India was indisputably the largest economy in the world between the first century AD and the seventeenth century AD accounting for one-third or one-fourth of global wealth. India’s GDP in 1700, in terms of 1990 international dollars was $90,750 as compared to $82,800 of China’s and $83,395 for the whole of Western Europe. Considering that the world GDP in that year was $371,369, India’s share of the global economy was an astounding 24.43%.[1] What Caused the Downfall? From a high of more than 24% of the world economy in 1700 to 4% of global GDP at the end of British rule, India’s fall from its preeminent position at the top to the very bottom was a direct consequence of the pernicious impact of colonial rule. Britain’s rise to be the largest empire ever known to mankind occurred during the course of its 200-year rule in India and was financed by the wholesale looting of India and the asset stripping of its economy. It is not surprising that the Hindi word loot meaning large-scale theft, made its way to the English language. Evidence of that loot can still be found in the museums, private collections, and imperial treasury of modern Britain. The most emblematic of this is the famed diamond. Kohinoor So thoroughly did the British devastate and enervate the Indian economy that even today, seventy-six years after independence, large numbers of its people suffer from poverty, lack of access to clean drinking water, access to healthcare, and education. That is not to take away from the vast change that has come over the country, which is now acknowledged as a global economic power boasting the fifth largest economy in the world having overtaken its erstwhile colonial master Britain. It has seen the emergence of a 432 million strong middle class (2020-21 figures) which is expected to hit 1.66 billion in 2047.[2] Creditably as many as 415 million people were lifted out of poverty in 15 years between 2005 and 2021[3]. India is a technology and space powerhouse that commands global respect for its accomplishments. Its diaspora has reached every part of the globe with people of Indian origin reaching the highest positions in corporations and governments of some of the leading first world nations. India also has a sizeable military that acts as a force of global stability-something that was evidenced by India’s naval operations against international pirates in the Red Sea region. Can India Become the Richest Country in the World Again? At a time when most people in the world expect China to replace the US as the numero uno nation, it is important to remember that India was largely a bigger economy of the two in the years leading up to the colonial era. Given the slew of recent bad news trickling out of China, in terms of its collapsing demographics and slowing down industries, India, which is the fastest-growing large economy in the world with a much younger demographic profile, stands a good chance of racing ahead in the not-so-distant future. India is one of the very few countries in the world that not only grows enough food to feed its own people, but also export it. Besides, its geographical position that allows it to straddle the important sea routes that pass below its peninsula means that it will never be vulnerable when it comes to sourcing its energy supplies. What do the facts state? An Ernst and Young report suggests that India could become a $26 trillion economy by 2047, boasting a per capita income of more than $15000 by then. [4] Goldman Sachs, on the other hand, predicts that India will become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075, overtaking the US in the process.[5] A study by Citi Group actually expects India to be the largest economy in the world by 2050 with an $85.97 trillion GDP by Purchasing Power Parity, followed by China at $80.02 trillion and the US at $39.07 trillion. That will translate to a per capita income of more than $50,000 per capita income considering the nation’s population to be 1.63 billion.[6] Will India do it? It’s not going to be easy. But it has done it in the past and held on to that position for a millennium and a half. It is said that what goes around comes around. It is India’s time now. Let it rise and rise. [1] https://cgijeddah.gov.in/web_files/267622636-History-of-Indian-Economy.pdf [2] https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/indian-middle-class-will-nearly-double-to-61-by-2046-47-price-report-123070500864_1.html [3] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/415-million-people-exited-poverty-in-india-in-15-years-un-report/articleshow/101678289.cms [4] https://assets.ey.com/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_in/topics/india-at-100/2023/01/ey-india-at-100-executive-summary.pdf [5] https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/10/india-to-become-worlds-second-largest-economy-by-2075-goldman-sachs.html [6] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-commentary/with-85-trillion-how-india-can-become-worlds-largest-economy/articleshow/10699821.cms

Time for India to Gain Back Its Position as the Richest Country in the World

Revolutionizing the Sports Industry: The Convergence of Blockchain and NFT Technologies Blockchain technology and its derivative, , has ushered in a new era of digital innovation, transcending traditional boundaries and redefining the concept of value in the digital realm. In the sports industry, this technological convergence promises to catalyze profound changes, offering unprecedented opportunities for engagement, monetization, and fan interaction. This article examines the intersection of blockchain and NFTs within the sports sector, highlighting the mechanisms through which these technologies enhance transactional efficiency and facilitate the creation of novel applications. NFTs Non-Fungible Tokens: Redefining Digital Ownership NFTs represent unique digital assets, verifiable through blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs cannot be exchanged on a like-for-like basis, making them perfect for representing ownership of distinct digital items, such as sports memorabilia, tickets, and participatory experiences. Enhancing Transaction Efficiency The integration of NFT development tools with blockchain technology significantly improves transaction efficiency within the sports industry. By leveraging smart contracts, transactions become automatic, secure, and instantaneous, reducing the need for intermediaries and lowering transaction costs. Innovating Through NFTs The creation of sports-themed NFTs opens up new avenues for fan engagement and revenue generation. The case study of the baseball-themed NFT game illustrates how such applications can offer unique experiences, such as digital batting practice, where players earn NFT emblems. This not only enhances the fan experience but also introduces a new model for sports memorabilia and athlete-fan interaction. Promoting Sports Engagement Web3 technologies foster a more interactive and engaging sports ecosystem. Through NFTs, fans can own a piece of their favorite sport, participate in exclusive events, and directly support athletes and teams. This deeper level of engagement strengthens the bond between sports entities and their audiences, potentially increasing fan loyalty and participation. Supporting Service Development The flexibility and security of blockchain technology enable the development of diverse services within the sports industry. From ticketing solutions to athlete management systems, blockchain and NFTs provide the infrastructure necessary for innovative service offerings, enhancing the overall value chain. This author is an independent contributor publishing via our brand-as-author program. Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking, the author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: Transforming the Sports Industry: A Leap into the Future with Blockchain and NFTs In sports, an industry historically grounded in physical interaction and experience, blockchain and NFTs introduce a novel dimension of fan engagement, asset tokenization, and operational efficiency. Deloitte Tohmatsu Group's adoption of Astar zkEVM for developing a baseball-themed NFT game underscores a strategic move towards encapsulating sports moments and memorabilia within the blockchain. Blockchain and NFTs: A Synergy of Digital Innovation Blockchain technology's decentralized nature ensures security and transparency, while NFTs offer a unique method of digitizing and owning assets. Together, they provide a robust framework for creating, trading, and managing digital assets in a manner that is both secure and verifiable. Astar zkEVM: Bridging Traditional and Blockchain Gaming Astar zkEVM leverages Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling solutions and zero-knowledge proofs to enhance transaction efficiency and privacy. This technology not only reduces gas fees and transaction times but also opens up new possibilities for complex applications, including sports-themed games and digital collectibles. Enhancing Transaction Efficiency in Sports The deployment of Astar zkEVM by Deloitte Tohmatsu Group signifies a milestone in streamlining transactions within the sports industry. This enhancement is crucial for real-time trading of sports NFTs, ticketing, and merchandise, thereby elevating the fan experience and operational fluidity. Pioneering the Baseball-themed NFT Game The development of a baseball-themed NFT game exemplifies innovative application creation, marrying the thrill of sports with the digital ownership and trading of NFTs. This game not only enhances engagement through interactive gameplay but also introduces a digital economy around sports memorabilia and achievements. Economic and Social Implications The initiative carries significant economic potential, driving new revenue streams for sports organizations and athletes. Socially, it democratizes sports memorabilia ownership and fosters a deeper connection between fans and sports entities. Moreover, it exemplifies the potential of blockchain to contribute to regional revitalization by engaging local communities in global sports narratives. The foray of Deloitte Tohmatsu Group into blockchain and NFTs through the Astar zkEVM blockchain marks a significant advancement in the sports industry's digital transformation. By fostering innovative applications and enhancing transaction efficiency, this initiative not only enriches the fan experience but also sets a precedent for the future of sports engagement and digital asset management. This exploration underscores the transformative potential of blockchain and NFTs in redefining the sports industry, offering a glimpse into a future where digital and physical realms converge to create unprecedented sports experiences and economic opportunities. Don’t forget to like and share the story!

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