Dear Hivers,
remember the social experiment called Steemtorch, started by @geekgirl and which I later copied to the #deutsch community as Steemfackel? The German branch made it after app. 2 months to 141 consecutive transfers, before it ended a bit abruptly. But the endeavor as such was very successful and created fun and lots of interesting posts. The original torch is presumably still ongoing with 290 of planned 337 passes (after the transfer from fastchrisuk to dawnoner I lost track).
The idea actually came from the Ligthning Torch where Satoshis were sent around (with big media attention!) and in Jan 2020 the Bitcoin Lightning Torch 2.0 was started.
Now we have a new, even more enthusiastic community here on Hive. Why not repeat the exercise and start a fresh HIVETORCH!
I am sure we can do better than Steem and Bitcoin. Let´s target 333 500 transfers!
By the way, the BTC Lightning Torch revealed some disturbing technical problems that we for sure don´t have!
What is it about?
The idea is that someone sends you a number of Hive to your wallet, and you transfer it as fast as possible to someone trustful who will be then the next Hivetorch keeper. That´s it. Very simple, isn´t it.
The Hivetorch is a social experiment to demonstrate the speed and trust in transferring value on the Hive chain (I bluntly stole this phrase from @geekgirl but it simply nails it). It´s mostly about our community and not about collecting money (that is just a side aspect). It is not brought to you from a central instance which is spending tons of money to desparateley create some activity (like on the other chain), but it is an initiative from inside the community for the community (I am neither a whale nor a witness nor whatever).
Also I hope we can be adults and keep out politics this time!
How far we can go? 200 transfers, 500? Even 1000? And by when? The sky is the limit, if all work together!
The rules
- If you got passed the Hivetorch to you, increase the amount by 1, leave it as it is, or add anything between 0 and 1. It is up to you. Don´t reduce the amount and don´t add more than 1 Hive - it is not primarily about collecting money.
- Send the Hives as soon as possible to someone who is active on Hive and whom you trust that he/she will follow the rules and forward the torch to the next one.
- In the transfer, use this Memo
"Hivetorch - Count x - please read the rules at https://peakd.com/hive-147983/@stayoutoftherz/hivetorch"
whereby you increase the count no. by 1 (so if you got the memo with count "23" then put "24" in your memo). - Choose as the next Hivetorch keeper preferably someone who has not yet been selected and inform him/her about the transfer, so that the torch is kept in motion.
- You are highly encouraged to create a post about the Hivetorch using the picture above or any other picture (the picture must contain both a torch and the Hive logo) and the tag #hivetorch. Please post it in the Hivetorch community.
- If you have an idea or project for spending the sum, please write it in the comments or create a separate post about it!
- After 500 transfers I will create a poll to let the community decide what to do next (continue, give the sum to a Hive-related project, distribute to minnows, burn it, etc.)
I am loking forward to any ideas and suggestions, also if you want to have a specific rule changed, I am totally open to that.
Suggested projects so far:
- Support development of peakd.com
- Support new user delegations via @theterminal (suggested by @wesphilbin)
- Your project/idea will be added here
The complete list of transfers
(will be kept updated)
A special shoutout to the 496th torchkeeper, @gaboamc2393, for creating this amazing piece of art!
Read all about it in @gaboamc2393´s post here!
Any postings about this initiative also on other platforms like Twitter are of course very welcome. Can we bring #hivetorch to the list of trending hashtags? On the long run it could bring some nice PR, e.g. if we outsize the BTC torch :)
I will think also about some visualizations (location of participants on a map). Stay tuned and subscribe to the Hivetorch community so that you not miss anything!
If you think this is a good initiative, it is allowed to tip and reblog this post :)
This is so awesome! I received this from the awesome Splinterlands game- Immortal Gods Guild Officer @bubke and I sent it to Immortal Gods Leader and incredible player @Raynie! What a great thing this is for the community! Nice job!
thanks!
Yes, my man...really awesome. The 333 became nearly 400.
So, we go for 555, right?😉
First to 500, then users decide what next.
Big Ups anyway!🤛
Let's get it started!
Yes, lets see how it will go. Thanks for reblogging!
Guess who has it?
torch is one the way again
Endspurt!
wow! stumbling over this list of good actors is like finding light, from the Hivetorch!
!PIZZA
I wish I could touch the torch once and pass it on! Amazing initiative!
Thanks, yes, the good old times - will they ever come back?
ohh.. has this initiative stopped? I see the last update was on 2021 but it said to keep updating.
It did, see here: https://peakd.com/hive-147983/@stayoutoftherz/hivetorch-its-final-destination
Thats so fucking cool , you all are awesome.
Would you believe I got it again!!!
I received 249, and sent 250 to @kerrislravenhill.
Positive energy is always good to give and receive ✌
Yes!
😱
Who is the current torch keeper?
Also, !PIZZA
As you can see in the list, @therealflaws spent the money.
So, Hivetorch is over?
Yes.
Yeah, there was a pool to decide what to do with the hivetorch :)
Hmmmm cool
It's just that I didn't know the project (I had only seen it on a badge) and it seemed like a nice joke
Sorry for the inconvenience =)
No inconvenience at all homie! Was pretty nostalgic remembering this tbh, I forgot I was the last keeper dx
Keep passing the torch with faith, love, and responsibility. Let's keep building #hive trust. Up my people.
I suggest using the HIVE for curation purposes. The amount is too little to fund a project. PeakD gets lots of funding from the Proposal system already, so no need to consider them.
I agree, but in which way use it for funding? Delegating to some curation project like @curangel ? Which one exactly?
Delegating would be cool! Curie is a good one, but I may be biased, am curating with some of their powers already for 3,5 years.
Someone passed me the torch just with the memo "Hivetorch," no rules or anything. Someone also took 1 Hive, lol.
Yes, this happens. Thanks for adding a correct memo (just the numbering was not 100% right, but its OK, this happens, too 😀). But that someone (@daniel2001) took a Hive, that was new!
Sorry, I tried to calculate the number, but I guess I missed something, but I added some Hive with my other account.
No problem, sooner or later somebody will add the correct number. Happened quite often.
this is a cool idea but maybe you should consider putting a space between all our names so you don't tag us 4 times a day...
Oh, I was not aware, that after each edit of the list a new notification goes out to people. In that case I will update less frequently. The updates are a help for the new torchkeepers to have a correct number (which sometimes still doesn´t help, like now).
it might be a glitch on peakd recently after the hardfork....im not sure!
Received from @starstrings01 and passed to @romeskie. Burn burn burn
Love this! Received from @whatamidoing, passed to @adamada.
Sweeet! Not long to go with it now!
Received from @roadstories and passed to @eugelys . Burn baby burn 🔥 🔥 🔥
Recieved # 259 from @notacinephile and passed on as #260 to @macchiata . Three days, I didn't realize I had it.
No prob!
I have been passed the torch by @jonyoudyer and will be passing on soon!
I got the torch from @bertrand.jager and just passed it to @ritch.
link
Thanks so much for passing it quickly!
Ich habe leider derzeit keine Extra hive in der wallet aber wenn du 2-3 Tage warten kannst dann sende ich diese gerne weiter und runde etwas auf ok?
Grüsse
Besser schnell weiterschicken, es kommt ja nicht auf die Menge an. Bis 333 ist noch ein weiter Weg, und wenn wir bei jedem Transfer 3 Tage warten...!
In 2 Tagen hab ich wieder hive Token dann sende ich die Fackel gerne weiter
OK.
Let us make this torch a big and bright one ;)
I don't understand a bit, but I'm sending on :-)
Thanks for passing on!
It's my pleasure :-)
super neat that its still going
I bumped it by $4 because I ain't got time fo' no rules/that's how I roll!
I had it a couple times on STEEM but this was my first time on Hive. Big thanks to my buddy @cryptictruth for passing it to me and my new friend @eco-alex for continuing the cycle!
Great initiative and yet another reminder of the trustworthy and dedicated community here.
I was about to say "who the fuck tagged me!!!"
Ah...It's you guys...You guys are fine, it's all good 😁
I got the #hivetorch from @cleydimar2000 and sent it to @leydil❤️.
Thanks so much!
By the way, a big shoutout to the Venezuelan community - it is crazy how many stations the Torch passed recently!!!!💪💪💪
I read "send the Hives as soon as possible" and I took it seriously😂 I think I had the money only 5 minutes. Having that money in my account made me nervous hahaha. It was an honor to participate. We are a very close community.
You are indeed. As you can see from the table, others didn´t take it that seriously! You have also many chess players in Venezuela here on Hive! Like @sawko, @vjap55, @eniolw, @elprofe62,... For some reason I have you also on my "mention" list, don´t you play chess too?
Yes, I do! but I have been lost (Sorry).
!PIZZA
@stayoutoftherz! I sent you a slice of $PIZZA on behalf of @quekery.
Learn more about $PIZZA Token at hive.pizza (2/10)
Hi thanks for the mention, @stayoutoftherz sorry but there is a mistake in the list I received the torch to @reymoya95 and I gave it to @zuly63, I clarify it just in case because it does not appear to whom I gave it and I did not keep it 🤭.
Really cool!
I really hope to receive it one day, I would love to be part of this experiment and get the badge!
It has been a honor to held the Hivetorch for some minutes... 😁
Thank you @edje for trusting me! It's now on its way again 🏃
super! 😉 🕯️
Greetings friends, I think it is an excellent initiative that promotes integration among hive users.
May the successes continue !
Many thanks!
I am honored to receive the torch from @jamerussell. I have chosen to send it to @wesphilbin as I don't communicate with many people here frequently, yet. Thank you.
That was quick, thanks!
You're very welcome! I'm glad to be a part of this event.
@scholaris is a positive force on this Blockchain... and to me, someone who has yet to be noticed for his wonderful content. Thank you for choosing me to acquire the #hivetorch. I have passed it on to another wonderful member, @kemmyb who is also creating some positive waves on her journey!
Omg! 😂 Thank you @wesphilbin for choosing me to carry on the torch. I'm glad to be a part of this social experiment.
Feels good to have the #hivetorch but not for too long as I have passed it on to an amazing gentleman, @Kenechukwu97! Yay!
Heheheh... And it seems like we are in the 1 Hour league 🤣🤣
I sent mine to a @salvadore, a reputable wannabe barrister and l believe that it's in good hands.
Thanks Alot Lady K
Thanks @stayoutoftherz for your good deeds. I'm happy to be a beater of the torch
I received the torch from @alidamaria and passed it on to @mllg
Thanks! But you transferred it to his savings account 😲
Oh! and now what can I do. I'm sorry
No problem, it just takes three days waiting until he can retrieve it.
Ok already @mllg is warned to continue as soon as possible
By the way, @evagavilan2.
@mllg needs to actively withdraw the Hive from savings! Otherwise they will stay forever there! Apparently he has not started it. Once started, they disappear from savings and reappear after 3 days in the wallet.
Please can you start the process as soon as possible? Thanks!
The process started, @stayoutftheerz @evagavilan2. Thank you for your advise!!
Okay @stayoutofherz, I just sent a message to @mllg warning her
Ready. I have already passed the Hivetorch to @gracielaacevedo. Very funny game. We are waiting for the end with expectations.
Awesome! Thanks for making it a round sum. Just about to write an update report :)
Ready. I've already passed the Hivetorch to @oacevedo. I loved the number that I got. Pending development.
Thank you, @gracielaacevedo, for choosing me to keep the flame of The Hivetorch alive. I hug you.
you are welcome, @oacevedo. May that torch illuminate us!
Recibí la antorcha de @mllg y la entregué a @lisfabian.
La flama sigue ardiente.
Excelente
Received And sent! Great project.
Thanks! That was fast!
Received the torch from @ailindigo and passed it to @starstrings01. Go!
I received the torch from @redheadpei and passed it along to @traciyork.
thanks!
Thank YOU! 😊
Sent to @holoz0r :)
Handed off to @galenkp
I already had it...Back at 8.
I didn't investigate this in nearly as much depth as I should - 6 bottles of wine on a weeknight tend to do that... :D
thanks!
I don't know who that is...
Sent on, thanks @bucipuci and hello to @johannpiber hope they know how this works, fun to see the torch shining again!
Awesome, many thanks!
Thank you kindly for the listing @stayoutoftherz
I am honored and I hope this will also help others to discover @papilloncharity and the @combination numbers draw.
Cheers and !BEER
I sent the Hive Torch onward to @melinda010100 after receiving it from @johannpiber.
I’m sure she will keep it burning.
A valuable initiative. My operation has already been carried out. Successes!
A valuable initiative. My operation has already been carried out. Successes!
I see that this initiative is already 6 months old, @stayoutoftherz. Congratulations!!
I am getting to know her today thanks to @evagavilan2, whom I thank for the opportunity to join this movement.
I got the torch from @melinda010100 and just passed it along to @plantstoplanks.
Received the torch from @ceparl then passed to @whatamidoing. Hive torch Go!
WhatsApp please, it's important
I got the torch from @romeskie and passed it to @enforcer48 😅
I got the #HiveTorch from @eddiespino and passed it to @grisvisa