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I am curious to know if anyone had experience with the program brand builders academy.

# Is it okay to put all my effort in running and maintaining a single strategy or its always better to diversify running and maintaining multiple strategies?

I’m just wondering so because it’s really hard for me to focus on multiple things. My personality makes me hyperfocus to a single thing all the time so making a different thing makes me cringe a little lol

For the 50th meme, here’s a little new classic 🧡

Hey everyone,

I am in the early stages of building a new, large-scale sci-fi gaming universe. We’re passionate about players having true ownership of their assets and history within the game.

I’ve reached a fundamental decision point and would love to get the community’s gut feeling on it. There are two main paths we can take for the underlying technology, and each has big implications.

Path A: The Custom Blockchain (A new L1)
This means we build our own blockchain from the ground up, specifically for our game.
The Vibe: Total independence. Everything from the tokenomics to the transaction speeds would be fine-tuned perfectly for our game’s economy and gameplay. It signals a massive, long-term commitment because we’re not just building a game, we’re building its entire home.
The Risk: It’s a huge undertaking. Security has to be built from scratch, and in the beginning, it would be an isolated ecosystem.

Path B: Building on Ethereum (As an App-Chain/L2)
This means we use established technology to create our own dedicated chain that plugs directly into Ethereum for security.
The Vibe: Part of a larger, secure nation. We get the legendary security of Ethereum from day one, and it’s easier to connect with the wider world of crypto assets and users. We can focus all our resources on making the game itself amazing.
The Risk: We don’t have 100% total control; we’re still building on someone else’s foundation. It might be seen as less ambitious by some.

So, my question to you all is:
As a player, which path gives you more confidence in a new project? Does the idea of a fully sovereign, game-specific chain excite you more, or does the safety and interconnectedness of Ethereum feel like a smarter, more secure bet for your time and assets?

Really interested to hear your unfiltered thoughts. Thanks!

Is there a website or service that offers travel deals based on where you’re traveling FROM and not much else?

I have time off unexpectedly and thought about leaving town – don’t care if I go to California or Jamaica or New York or even Montreal – it depends on the price alone.

Am in Canada if this matters

I love one bag travel, but unfortunately I have too many one bag hobbies that takes up their own bag or suitcase per hobby. Photography, scuba diving, etc.

If I want to leave things behind on long trips, short term luggage storage can get pricey. Security could be a concern with expensive equipment.

I had some success renting a long term storage for a SEA trip. I rented a monthly storage in Hong Kong and used HK as a hub. I reconfigure my packing depending on the trip. Scuba for Philippines, photo for Cambodia, one bag for urban destinations etc.

The degree of difficulties to rent monthly locker in HK is high. They require HKID, local address and bank account. Luckily I have the ID, can use relative’s address. They waived the banking requirement after dinner negotiation. But the deposit refund must go to a bank. So I gifted that to a relative. The storage outfit is one of many chains that operates in industrial parks. Have 24hr access and easily accessible via subway is key.

Overall, this is cheaper, safer and more convenient than short term luggage storage or airline baggage fees. Assuming the first and last leg are international flights with more reasonable baggage limit.

Do you have a similar travel hack? I would love to learn if there is a better approach with less degree of difficulties or cost. I think HK and Bangkok are my top options as travel hub for ease of entry and exit with a US passport.

# SARS-CoV-2 induces Alzheimer’s disease–related amyloid-β pathology in ex vivo human retinal explants and retinal organoids. This suggests that infection with SARS-CoV-2 can induce amyloid-β aggregation, which may be associated with neurological symptoms experienced in COVID-19.

# Experts support Massachusetts bill to ban weaponized robots – Robotics experts testified at the Massachusetts State House last week in support of legislation promoting the safe, ethical use of robotics statewide.

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Ultimately, your journey is about experiencing an enriching mix of experiences. Whether you’re standing on a mountain peak post-hike, retracing history through artifacts, or enjoying the rhythmic motion of a train, these destinations promise an adventure that’s as diverse as it is thrilling. So, pack your bags, fuel your wanderlust, and let each train track, trail, and museum corridor guide you to new memories. Happy travels!