CBRS Podcast 21 | Crypto, Hive, and Everything in Between

We’re back, baby! #Podcast number 21 is here, and it feels like we just recorded the last one a few days ago—because we did! Time flies when you’re having fun, and here we are again, live from the CBRS studio. The weather is perfect, the vibes are high, and we have a packed episode filled with everything from Trump’s crypto plans to Reddit domination, Moonkarts mobile testing, and the latest happenings in Hive. Buckle up, folks!

One of the biggest bombshells this week: former U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the creation of a crypto reserve. Yes, you heard that right! The U.S. might actually be considering stacking Bitcoin. Will they start hoarding Hive too? That’s the dream! And speaking of Hive, it’s currently sitting at a sweet discount price of 23 cents. If you’re looking to buy in, now might be the time!

@Hive-Echo is pushing for content creators to take their videos to Web2 platforms, spreading the Hive beyond the blockchain. But there’s been an interesting twist: the same people—CBRS and Neo—have been winning Hive-Eco’s weekly contests. To keep things fair and motivate others to participate, we proposed a Wheel of Fortune approach, where the top five contenders get a spin to determine the winner. It keeps the competition fresh and gives newcomers a fighting chance. Fair play for all!

So, from next week we are going to be announcing the winners of @Hive-echo innitiative.

We’ve been seeing crazy numbers on Reddit lately! A few weeks ago, we were excited about 6-7K views, and now? we seen a post with 111,000 views on a single post! That’s insane. And the best part? It’s free exposure for Hive. So, if you’re in the Hive community and haven’t started posting on Reddit yet, now is the time! Get in on the action and ride the wave of engagement. Please take a look at some of @x-rain Posh related articles to understand the possibilities on Reddit and also if you are looking for rewards, that's another way to do it.

Big news for MoonKarts players: mobile testing is open! If you have an Android phone, you can now sign up for beta testing and finally play on the go. No more waiting until you’re at a desktop—now you can battle it out while riding the bus, waiting in line, or pretending to listen in Zoom meetings. Join their Discord for more information.

The One Bitcoin Club is gaining momentum, and the number of users has doubled since we joined. What’s the magic formula? It’s an integration between Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and Hive’s reward system. When you post on One Bitcoin Club, you can earn Satoshis, Hive Power, and HBD simultaneously. A multi-layered rewards system? Yes, please! But one question remains—how do we stake Satoshis? That’s still a mystery, but we’ll get @starkerz on the case to explain it.

Speaking of spending #crypto, there’s a proposal on DHF for Hive Debit cards! Imagine seamlessly spending your Hive or HBD anywhere, just like a regular debit card. No more QR code awkwardness, no more explaining to shopkeepers how to scan your wallet—just tap and go. This could be a massive step in mainstream adoption for Hive. Let’s push for it!

Vote for Hive Debit DHF proposal here: On Peakd | On Ecency

We have to give a shout-out to Charles @fokusnow from Happy Customer Supermarket—this guy is playing 4D chess. His store offers a 20% discount for payments in HBD AND customers get upvoted on Hive posts about their purchases. But wait—there’s more! He now hosts Hive onboarding workshops, ensuring he has a steady stream of new Hive customers. More customers = more revenue = more Hive exposure. Pure genius!

With #Web3Amsterdam just days away, we noticed something odd: Hive is a platinum sponsor, but where’s the hype? Other sponsors are getting big banners, detailed posts, and speaker highlights, while Hive’s presence feels... minimal. This is a golden opportunity for Hive marketing, but there’s no buzz on X or anywhere else. We should push these events months before @guiltyparties & @guiltyparties ❤️

One of the most important front-ends for Hive, @Ecency, has a DHF proposal up for voting. Unlike PeakD, which is closed-source, Ecency is open-source and built to last. If PeakD ever loses funding, it could disappear, but Ecency will always be there. Plus, they offer a sleek mobile app, microblogging through Waves, and their unique Ecency Points reward system. If you haven’t voted yet, go support Ecency now!

Vote on PeakD | Vote on Ecency

This was supposed to be a short episode, but wow—so much is happening in the Hive and crypto world! If you haven’t checked out One Bitcoin Club, do it. If you haven’t posted on Reddit, start. And if you believe in Hive’s future, support the Hive debit card proposal and vote for Ecency. The blockchain revolution is happening right now—be part of it!

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