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- I’ve been cleaning up my files and found this in my Dropbox. The weird thing is I don’t remember making it. I wonder what happened. Cleaned it up a bit. Never released before, or head before, even by me, until today.
It’s probably a gem from 2017.
Remember. 👁️
- Today I was thinking about this, the integration of the shadow at the collective level is also the integration of the feminine, magic, intuition and the esoteric, especially in a western society where reason has dominated so much,
for those who saw Dune the movie there is a scene where Paul Atreides (spoiler alert) realizes that he is also family of the Harkonen, they represent the shadow because in the scenes that appear everything is gray, lack of color, gloomy,
when the protagonist realizes this he says that well, then we will act as harkonen, this represents the integration of what he rejected in himself, from here he has full confidence in himself and in the decisions he has to take, he acts with honor,
but also being a warrior, he awakens his subtle powers, the voice with which he makes others do what he wants that previously only the women in the film possessed, the ability to know what is in the minds and hearts of others and the ability to see the future clearly,
he overcomes the duality of masculine and feminine, of light and shadow and is transformed into something higher, this is what alchemists call the: the philosopher's stone.
- My Mind Is A Prism.
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- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
the force is with me 🙌
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- What was the rationale do you know @lens/mycaleum?
- mental gymnastics
- 2024 q4 /2025 q1 will probably be the top somewhere for crypto
- Faces of Nature: A Colorful Tribute to the Brazilian People and Flora.
The mural artist: The mural was created by L7M (Luis G. Martins), a Brazilian street artist who is known for his graffiti style that mixes realism and abstraction.
The mural location: The mural is located in São Paulo, Brazil, on the wall of a building near the Minhocão, an elevated highway that is closed to traffic on weekends and becomes a public space for pedestrians and cyclists.
The mural theme: The mural depicts a giant face that represents the diversity and beauty of the Brazilian people, as well as their connection to nature. The face is composed of different colors and shapes, and is surrounded by floral elements that symbolize the richness and vitality of the Brazilian flora.
The mural inspiration: L7M was inspired by the contrast and harmony between the urban and natural environments of São Paulo, and wanted to create a mural that would brighten up the grey and dull landscape of the city. He also wanted to express his admiration and respect for the Brazilian culture and people, and to celebrate their creativity and resilience.
#streetart #art #lensprotocol
- 📍Andilana Beach, Madagascar 🇲🇬
Do you also like it when the weather is bad before leaving on vacation? ✌🏽 It makes it easier for me to go home, and just such a day dawned before leaving Madagascar, as expected in the rainy season.
When we saw that the sky probably wouldn’t clear up, we canceled the boat trip and started by tuk-tuk to Andilana Beach, which is about a 45-minute drive from our accommodation in Ambatoloaka. This beach is said to be the most beautiful on Nosy Be, and it probably would have been even more beautiful if the weather had been better. White sand on a cloudy day turns yellow, and the turquoise color of the water becomes dark blue.
On this beach, there are hotels, and all the sunbeds are owned by them, but as there aren’t many guests, they allowed us to use them in exchange for spending at their bar. As it is a huge hotel, their restaurant is not near the beach, so we had lunch at a local one right on the beach. Madagascar has a bad reputation for hygiene and street food, so I avoided it, but here, I couldn’t resist freshly caught fish. Thank God, I didn’t have any stomach problems until the end, but my friends seriously got into trouble because they stayed longer and ate something bad after I left. So, probiotics + activated charcoal and preventive measures on such destinations!
Andilana Beach is also known for its mangrove forest that you can walk through. Many people take pictures and sell souvenirs on the beach, so we used the rainy weather for shopping (you can see my new picture on the 9th photo).
Although clouds covered the sky all day, the sun did its thing, and once again, the sunset blew us away! 🌅🫶🏽🌴
#andilana #andilanabeach #andilanabeachresort #andilanamadagascar #nosybe #nosybeisland #nosybemadagascar #madagascar #madagascartravel #madagascarpalm #madagascarbeach #sunsetbeach
- “Childhood Dreams” by Andy J. Céspedes Fernández in Moyobamba, Peru.
Amidst the urban canvas of Moyobamba, a mural titled “Childhood Dreams” by Andy J. Céspedes Fernández captures the innocence and wonder of youth. A girl’s serene face emerges, surrounded by nature’s splendor, evoking the pure connection between humans and the natural world.
#streetart #art #lensprotocol
- ATTENTION LENSVOICE FINALISTS 👑
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The Finalists will have to perform a piece on the base of the Magical @lens/cristinaspinei !
The composition is called. "FLOWT"
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Given that there is no lyrics, the biggest challenge for the participants will be to create their own as well as interpret the compositions on their own style!
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- When Lily met Poppy at @lens/ethglobal İstanbul
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- The Breakout Perps Trading App for Cosmos!
Jonathan Caras is a core contributor at Levana Protocol.
In this episode, we spotlight Levana, the breakout perps trading app on Cosmos. Since launching this summer, Levana has become the fastest growing DeFi perps trading platform on Cosmos (Osmosis, Sei, and Injective), with a total trade volume of $300M. Today, Levana offers 9 crypto trading pairs with up to 30x leverage and 2 forex pairs with up to 100x leverage. Jonathan explains the improvements they've made on popular perps trading models such as GMX, and how they plan to keep growing Levana to achieve multibillion-dollar daily trading volume.
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- Lenny is heading to Devconnect and @lens/ethglobal İstanbul
- Crypto lender BlockFi Emerges From Bankruptcy, Now Moves To Unlock Withdrawals
In a recent development, BlockFi, a cryptocurrency lending platform, said this week that it is now allowing U.S. and foreign users to withdraw monies from their BlockFi wallets, a big step forward as the company recovers from bankruptcy.
On Monday, BlockFi revealed via Twitter that practically all Wallet clients can now withdraw money from their accounts. This comes after a US bankruptcy court authorized the company’s reorganization plan in August; however, withdrawals were barred at the time.
However, BlockFi can now continue to distribute assets to creditors and resolve claims after emerging from bankruptcy. The company announced that they can now pursue legal action to recover cash owed to them by third parties such as FTX and Three Arrows Capital.
BlockFi also encouraged wallet users to log in to the app and submit a withdrawal request in order to begin a withdrawal. The withdrawals will subsequently be processed appropriately by the team. Although disbursements to loan customers and BlockFi Interest Accounts do not appear to be accessible currently, the business anticipates that they will begin in early 2024.
BlockFi CEO Zac Prince stated:
With a clear route ahead of us, we are excited to continue growing a firm in which our clients can invest their faith and serve clients who have placed their trust in BlockFi.
The company stated that more information about withdrawal availability will be available soon.
Although clients had to wait months to access their funds again, the fact that the bulk of BlockFi Wallet users can now withdraw cryptocurrencies is a big step forward in the company’s recovery efforts.
However, as BlockFi continues to recover from its bankruptcy case, the time it takes for creditors to be reimbursed remains exceedingly protracted.
- Bitcoin is up nearly 25% in the past 7 days
1 Btc = $34,000
Whilst winter is coming...
Bears, it's time for hibernation.
- Bullish consumer crypto
Feat. Lens 🌱😊
- What does social capital look like?
@nicocapital.lens lays out one example specific to Lens.
- DeFi Hacks Usually Come Down to Poor Security: Halborn COO
The tech industry has had its eyes fixed on artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity professionals are lining up to find vulnerabilities and patch security holes in AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT. But blockchain cybersecurity firm Halborn has kept its eyes on the ball, continuing to look for ways to support and secure Web3 projects.
“I think as the ecosystem starts to mature, we'll start to see a slowdown of some of the dumb mistakes that a lot of projects are making, a lot of organizations are making,” Halborn COO David Schwed told *Decrypt* at Messari Mainnet. “This is a controversial statement, but many hacks are preventable.”
Schwed pointed to a report by the blockchain security firm that said over $5 billion had been lost in DeFi hacks between 2016 and 2022.
“A number of the hacks were not necessarily on-chain vulnerabilities,” Schwed said. “They were standard Web2 security that was just compromised or breached due to poor security practices.”
While Schwed pointed to a lack of cybersecurity deficiencies in some projects, he also recognized that certain breaches, like zero-day attacks stemming from vulnerable technology, are inevitable. However, he emphasized the need for companies to be prepared.
In cyber security, a zero-day (vulnerability, exploit, or attack) refers to a software vulnerability unknown to those responsible for patching or fixing the software. The zero refers to the amount of time developers had to address to address and patch the vulnerability.
“If you're relying on a piece of technology, and there's a vulnerability in that technology that's a zero-day, I would not fault that organization,” Schwed said. “What I would fault them for potentially is looking for detective-type controls.” Detective controls are designed to find errors or problems after the transaction has occurred.
“So if you start to see anomalies in a smart contract, or anomalies behavior on-chain, that's when you should have a strong incident response program, or have the ability to issue circuit breakers within a contract or being able to sweep the funds into a potentially non-effected wallet.”
Zero-day attacks are only one of the potential threats DeFi projects face. Last week, the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Balancer was hit by a denial-of-service (DNS) attack that led to the theft of over $250,000 in funds.
Since their inception, blockchains have been lauded for their decentralization, with many proponents saying hacking blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum is impossible because these chains are decentralized. But while blockchain tech may be decentralized, Schwed said the dapps built on top of them are not.
“From the time it's built to the time it's deployed, there are still engineers that work at all of these organizations that will update the smart contracts,” he said, adding there is still somewhat of a centralization in deploying smart contracts, their security, and monitoring.
Schwed pointed to the reliance on platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud for Web3 projects, underscoring that "true 100% decentralization" remains elusive. "There are always centralization choke points in the ecosystem, and a certain level of centralization might actually benefit everyone," he said.
Schwed suggests Web3 companies look at their projects as a threat actor, and see where potential vulnerabilities lie. Another option he suggests is seeking out professionals or so-called red teams to address security concerns. For companies that lack the funds to hire these professionals, Schwed suggests offering equity in the organization.
Despite the risk posed by cybercriminals and hacks, Schwed is optimistic about the future of blockchain technology.
“I believe that this [technology] has the ability to disrupt and really innovate and provide such value to us as a society, and everybody in this space does and will be more than willing to help,” he concluded.
- The opening title track of my newest album "Follow Me". Its a track i'm proud of, and like many other tracks on the album, defines my sound as an artist. Dark heavy basslines with a choral aesthetic, with heavy drums banging away. Its hip hop with an electronic twist that I hope you enjoy the same way I do.
Head to my Supercollector page to collect the full track and album.
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- Hey DFR family,
So happy you are all joining @orbapp.lens and meeting @verticalcrypto.lens ‘s excellent teachers and mentors
Now that you are becoming Digital Fashion aficionados…
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- Where did the idea of cryptographic truth come from?
For Sergey Nazarov, it all started with #Bitcoin.
- Crypto Influencer Issues Warning About Sam Altman and Worldcoin
Popular crypto influencer BitBoy Crypto aka Ben Armstrong has issued a warning about Sam Altman and his controversial Worldcoin project. Altman is best known as the founder of OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT. His most recent venture, Worldcoin, has made headlines for offering cryptocurrency to users who submit their biometric data through iris scans.
Worldcoin was launched by Altman last month and has since made several headlines for its questionable data collection operations and run-ins with privacy watchdogs around the world. Despite the concerns, Worldcoin has managed to onboard more than 2.2 million users so far, at a claimed rate of a new user every eight seconds.
BitBoy Crypto highlighted that multiple data and privacy watchdogs had made inquiries into Worldcoin’s operations. This included France’s Commission Nationale Informatique & Libertés (CNIL) which questioned the legality of the biometric data collection carried out by Altman’s ambitious crypto project.
The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision in Germany previously revealed that it had initiated an investigation into Worldcoin’s operations in November last year. The regulator is reportedly working with its French counterpart to probe Worldcoin. The Bavarian state regulator expressed concerns regarding Worldcoin’s large scale collection of sensitive data.
The most recent development came out over Kenya, after Kenyan law enforcement agencies raided a Worldcoin facility in the capital city of Nairobi. The raid, which was carried out under the supervision of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, resulted in the confiscation of documents and machines believed to be involved in the biometric data collection. The Interior Ministry of Kenya previously ordered Worldcoin to shut down its operations due to privacy concerns.
- 🌲 **Lens Forest Diaries #2: OpenLens Edition** 🌲
Greetings, Lensverse explorers! As the dust settles on the #OpenLens campaign led by the incredible @cybershakti.lens, it's time to delve into the data forest and uncover the stories behind the numbers.
This infographic notebook captures the essence of the campaign's success, from the sheer volume of #OpenLens posts to the top collectors and creators who made it all possible. Dive in to discover the total revenue, engagement, and much more.
**A Few Insights Beyond the Infographics:**
**Data Cut**: All insights are based on data up to 08/08/2023.
Criteria: We've focused on synced, successful posts. Comments and mirrors didn't make the cut.
**Currency**: All monetary values are represented in Matic.
Revenue Insights: When calculating the average revenue per post, only paid posts were considered.
**Queries & Data**: Interested in the nitty-gritty details? All the queries used for this analysis are available on my GitHub. Check the link in my profile!
**💪 Support the Cause:**
This post is available for 2 Matic. By acquiring it, you're not just supporting our data adventures but also the broader Lens community. 50% of the revenue will be channeled to @openlens.lens to fund future campaigns and reward those who participate. Hurry, only **100 editions** are up for grabs!
Join me as I continue my journey, exploring the vast and intricate world of Lens data. Your feedback, suggestions, and engagement fuel our quest. What would you like to see in the next edition?
#LensForestDiaries
- How to build a custom ERC6551 iframe
Welcome to the definitive tutorial on building a custom ERC6551 iframe! In this video, we'll dive deep into a groundbreaking proposal that has taken the NFT world by storm.
The ERC-721 standard revolutionized the way we think about non-fungible tokens, leading to incredible innovations like breedable digital pets, generative artwork, and much more. However, it also exposed limitations, making it difficult to represent many real-world non-fungible assets like RPG characters, complex automobiles, investment portfolios, and more as NFTs.
This is where ERC6551 steps in!
🔵 What is ERC6551?
ERC6551 seeks to give every NFT the same rights as an Ethereum user, allowing them to hold assets, execute operations, and control multiple accounts across different chains. It enables the representation of complex real-world assets using a common pattern that mirrors Ethereum's ownership model.
🛠️ What We'll Build:
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a custom ERC6551 iframe, focusing on:
Understanding the underlying concept and how it extends the abilities of NFTs.
Setting up the singleton registry and smart contract account addresses for NFTs.
Implementing ERC6551 in a way that's compatible with existing Ethereum infrastructure.
Exploring the exciting new possibilities this standard brings to both current and future NFTs.
🎮 Who Should Watch?
This video is perfect for developers, blockchain enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the cutting-edge world of NFTs and wants to explore the capabilities of the ERC6551 standard.
💼 Key Takeaways:
By the end of this video, you will have a deep understanding of the ERC6551 standard, and you'll be equipped to create a custom iframe that can unleash the full potential of NFTs. You'll also discover new ways to represent complex real-world assets as NFTs, without needing to change existing smart contracts.
🔗 Resources:
Find all the code snippets, references, and further reading materials in the description below.
- https://docs.tokenbound.org/sdk/iframe
- example: https://iframe-tokenbound.vercel.app/0x8ddef0396d4b61fcbb0e4a821dfac52c011f79da/111/1
Join us in this exciting journey to push the boundaries of what NFTs can achieve! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and insights into the ever-evolving world of blockchain and digital assets
- Here’s the Last #bts of the Making of our Song “Moving On”
This was at the @campfirexyz.lens studio sessions during Art Basel in Miami, sponsored by @lensprotocol 👀 Pt. 3
Listen & mint the full song on @soundxyz_.lens 🎶
🔆 @karmawav.lens & I got together with @vibing.lens at our home studio in Miami to finish working on the song in Feb 2023
🔆 @vibing.lens added some guitar to it
🔆 Special appearance from @sirlenny.lens for moral support lol
🔆 We decided to add some vocal layers from each of us singing @fredriko.lens 's part to the background of his vocals
Mint is done, but you can still buy “Moving On” on @soundxyz_.lens via Sound Swap 🎵 Congrats to @gaurang.lens for getting the golden egg of this legendary collaboration!! 💛
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- Mark Cuban-Backed NFT Platform Nifty's Shuts Down After Failed Investment Opportunities
Nifty's, a notable platform focused on Web3 creators, announced the cessation of operations earlier today.
Founded with the goal of becoming a beacon for digital art collectors and creators, Nifty's made a pivot earlier this year to focus on building products for Web3 creators. This strategic decision came as a response to challenges faced in a difficult market and the need to maximize limited resources.
However, despite diligent efforts to secure investment opportunities, the company found itself at a financial dead end. The anticipated investments did not materialize, leaving Nifty's without the necessary capital to continue.
Notable NFT (Non-Fungible Token) projects released on Nifty's include "The Matrix Avatars," "Looney Tunes: What’s Up, Block?," "Game of Thrones: Build Your Realm," and "Bullet Train." Fans of these and other projects, such as "Space Jam: A New Legacy" and "Shark Week," have been provided with instructions to export their private keys and preserve their collections via Nifty's support page.
In a farewell statement, the Nifty’s Team expressed gratitude to its community and partners and assured that they had decentralized all the NFT media and redistributed the NFTs on the Polygon blockchain, except those already on Ethereum. This measure has been taken to ensure that these projects live on, even as Nifty’s operations wind down.
For updates on Warner Bros. projects, Nifty's directed users to follow specific Twitter handles: @BuildYourRealm, @LooneyTunesNFT, and @matrix_avatars.
Though Nifty's journey has come to an end, the company expressed its enduring belief in the power of digital ownership and the ongoing story of Web3. It concluded its statement with a hopeful sentiment, looking forward to the future of the Web3 community.
The shuttering of Nifty’s operations serves as a poignant reminder of the volatile nature of the tech and digital art industries, where innovation, investment, and adaptability often determine success or failure.
**About Nifty's**
Nifty's, a new social marketplace for NFTs, once launched a collection of "Space Jam: A New Legacy" NFTs and a $10 million seed investment led by notable investors. Announced first in March, 2021 and backed by billionaire Mark Cuban, the platform has distinguished itself from Nifty Gateway, another NFT marketplace. Nifty's partnered with Warner Bros. to introduce officially licensed "Space Jam" collectibles, showcasing NBA star LeBron James with classic "Looney Tunes" characters.
- Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-worldcoin-struggles-scan-iris
- Judge: Crypto -tokens sold to the public may not be securities.
But institutional sales violate the law, being a proposal of unreigched securities and an offer of investment contracts
Judge: Crypto Token Sold to Public May Not Be Securities.
- Hong Kong Crypto Operation: 6 Arrested in Money Laundering Case
In the past, cryptocurrencies were more associated with illegal activities, but fortunately, they have managed to shake off this reputation on a global scale. However, there are still malicious individuals who use cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes. Governments are focusing on crypto regulations and addressing crimes in this field. Hong Kong recently announced its latest crypto operation.
The Hong Kong Crypto Operation
According to a statement by the police on Friday, a Hong Kong high school student was among the six arrested individuals who were taken into custody for dismantling a cross-border structure suspected of laundering over 100 million HKD (12.7 million USD) in illicit proceeds. The student was suspected of assisting the group in laundering illegal funds by using their cryptocurrency trading accounts to conceal the origin and flow of the proceeds.
Senior Inspector Chu Ming-man from Hong Kong Island’s anti-triad team stated that digital currencies were ultimately transferred to offshore e-wallet accounts to avoid detection.
*“In this investigation, we observed that the organization was laundering 1 million Hong Kong dollars daily. Within three months, they laundered 100 million Hong Kong dollars.”*
Based on the intelligence received, law enforcement initiated the investigation into the organization in late April and sought assistance from their Chinese counterparts on the mainland.
Crypto Crime Profits
The organization opened bank accounts on the mainland to collect proceeds obtained through various frauds. The members then used their bank cards to purchase valuable items such as gold jewelry and watches in Hong Kong to launder the illegal funds. Chu stated that the group would then take the proceeds from the sale of these valuables and buy digital currencies, creating an additional layer of transactions to conceal the flow of illegal funds.
*“This was a well-organized money laundering organization with clear division of labor and multi-layered approaches to increase the difficulty of police investigation.”*
Police collecting evidence arrested five men and one woman through a series of raids across the city on Thursday. Among the six suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 36, was the alleged ringleader, two core members, and an individual working at a watch shop. According to law enforcement, the student was one of the two individuals claimed to be the ringleaders. As of Friday afternoon, the suspects were still in custody. The authorities stated that the investigation was ongoing and there could be further arrests.
In Hong Kong, money laundering is punishable by up to 14 years in prison and a fine of 5 million HKD.
- The look of sheer delight on my doctor's face as I entered his office is one I will never forget. In a short amount of time, I was able to decrease almost three sizes while maintaining optimal health. He was surprised it wasn't due to exercise or a change in lifestyle.
[Keto Diet Tips: 7 Noteworthy Strategies for Making Keto A Success](https://naturalforce.com/blogs/nutrition/keto-diet-tips-success)
If you're looking for keto diet tips, you've come to the right place. The first week or so of a keto diet can be brutal. As your body is changing from using glucose as fuel to using fat, you’ll likely experience some major cravings, fatigue, and possible keto flu symptoms like aches and pains. That’s why it’s so important to set yourself up for success – especially during these first couple weeks. You don’t want to get caught off guard with cravings and reach for that box of crackers you forgot to throw out.
Not to worry. Follow these 7 simple tips and you’ll be a keto diet veteran in no time.
In this article, you will learn to:
Clean out your kitchen
Meal prep
Track your macros (at least at first)
Prepare for eating out
Strategically Supplement
IF (intermittent fasting)
Exercise!
Keto Diet Tip #1 - Clean Out Your Kitchen
The first step to any major lifestyle change is adjusting your environment so you’re not constantly trying to resist temptation. Give away all the carb-heavy foods you won’t be eating and replace them with healthy fats like grass-fed butter or ghee, olive oil, MCT oil, and Creamy MCT Oil, which mixes in perfectly with any drink, hot or cold.
Making sure that you have plenty of keto-friendly snacks and healthy fats on hand is the key to keto success – especially in the first couple of weeks as you’re depleting your glucose stores. That’s the time when cravings and fatigue are at their worst and you’ll want to have plenty of keto-friendly foods available and zero temptation!
Learn more!
Keto Diet Tip #2. Meal Prep
Like cleaning out your kitchen, meal prepping is all about creating a path of least resistance as you’re transitioning from a conventional diet to a more restricted keto diet. If you have to think too much about every bite of food that goes into your mouth, you’ll be exhausted by the end of the day (aka, more likely to slip up and splurge on a sandwich).
Instead, make sure you have a few staple meals on hand, like pre-cut or pre-cooked low carb veggies, grass-fed and pastured meat, and wild-caught cold water fish like salmon. For more meal prep tips, check out this article.
Keto Diet Tip #3. Track Your Macros (at least at first)
The keto diet depends pretty heavily on tracking your macros. That’s because it’s nearly impossible to deplete your glycogen stores if you’re eating too many carbs and not enough fat.
Macronutrient ratios may vary, but a widely accepted ratio is around 5-10% carbohydrates, 65-80% fat from healthy fat sources like coconut oil-derived MCTs, and 15-30% protein. You can play around with these ratios a little, but the main point is to keep your carbs low and rely on fat as your main source of calories.
Read more about the best macronutrient ratios for a ketogenic diet in this article.
Keto Diet Tip #4. Prepare for Eating Out
If you’ve ever tried a restricted diet like Paleo or vegan, you know how challenging it can be to eat out. Luckily for you, keto is super simple: meat and low-carb veggies, plus a drizzle of olive oil or real butter.
To make sure your restaurant of choice can accommodate your new eating plan, check out their menu ahead of time and check that they accept food substitutions. Replace any potatoes, fries, or bread with leafy greens, salad, or cruciferous veggies like broccoli and add a generous pour of MCTs to make it a truly keto meal.
And be sure to check out our Keto dining guides for Starbucks, Chipotle, and our shopping guides for Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
Keto Diet Tip #5. Strategically Supplement
As your body adjusts to the keto diet, it’s possible you will lose more electrolytes than normal. Keto is also naturally lower in things like fiber and some other micronutrients. To feel your best throughout your keto journey, you can try targeted supplementation. Get all the details on the exact supplements and dose we recommend in this article.
Keto Diet Tip #6. IF (Intermittent Fasting)
Intermittent fasting is an excellent tool that will help you to get into a ketogenic state faster, lose unwanted fat, and bust cravings. The practice usually consists of creating specific eating/fasting windows. Most people start with a 13-hour fasting window, then work their way up to 16 or 18 hours of fasting per day. You can read more about IF in this article.
Keto Diet Tip #7. Exercise!
The keto diet – especially during the first couple of weeks – is changing your body on a metabolic level. This might mean that your energy levels will change. Plus, some people have much more body fat to lose, while others will burn through their glucose stores quickly.
This means your normal workouts may stop working for you. Listen to your body during the first few weeks. If you’re exhausted, take a break from heavy training for a few weeks and see how you feel. If your energy goes through the roof, feel free to experiment with harder workouts.
Set Yourself Up for Keto Success
Preparation is the key to success for the keto diet. And once you get through the first week or so, you’re golden. Suddenly, your appetite is curbed and cravings are diminished. You’ll have tons of energy and cognitive function goes through the roof, so you don’t need to worry about meticulous planning.
And remember – don’t be too hard on yourself. Stress is bad for digestion!
Are you on a keto diet? What are some of the planning strategies you’ve found works for you? Let us know in the comments!
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- US Lawmaker Introduces Laws Prohibiting Fed From Issuing CBDC With out Congressional Approval
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A member of the US Home of Representatives is introducing bi-partisan laws that will explicitly prohibit the Federal Authorities from issuing a Central Financial institution Digital Forex (CBDC) with out approval by Congress. Throughout new Home Flooring remarks, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) says that CBDCs are controversial and will require Congress’ approval previous to any […]
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- 🚨 According to recent data, USDC has officially dethroned USDT as the most liquid stablecoin on centralized exchanges.👑💰 This is a huge milestone for USDC and a major win for the stability of the crypto market.🙌 Who else is excited ab…
- Buttrfly is now available on the App Store! 🎉
✦ Experience a new and enhanced browsing experience on Lens Protocol.
✦ Explore feeds based on trending content and media types, including music, photos, and videos. Available on both your home and explore screens!
✦ Discover curated profiles like musicians, photographers, and more.
✦ Message your contacts and other users using XMTP, and stay up to date with all your notifications.
Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buttrfly-web3-social-explorer/id6449679443
The TestFlight version of Buttrfly will no longer be updated, so please download the app from the App Store to get the latest updates.
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- In the wake of the crypto market turmoil, the starting point for cryptocurrency investment decisions should center on risk management, writes
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Crypto market turmoil and bank failures have sparked a migration of investors from crypto native platforms to futures. A regulated futures marketplace provides continuity of risk transfer and price discovery for the crypto industry.
- Brad Garlinghouse reveals details about the SEC and Hinman, unveiling cryptic communications and regulatory challenges. Ripple disputes regulator's claim that XRP is a security
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- Include relaxing activities in your daily life, like meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or muscle relaxation exercises. These practices reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve mental well-being.
- Today marks our 1 Year Anniversary of making friends onchain 🎂!
Thank you to everyone who has made the first year of Lens Protocol so special and groundbreaking. Lens has brought together builders, creators, communities, and friends, all while in beta.
There's so much planned for the second year ahead, and we can't wait to continue to grow with all of you.
Who did you become frens with on Lens?
🎨 by @nftsushi.lens and all collect proceeds go directly to the artist.
- **Apple’s Purported Mixed Reality Headset to Give Metaverse-Related Tokens a Boost, Developer Claims**
Apple Reality Pro, the company's rumoured mixed reality (MR) headset, is expected to be unveiled by the company in the coming weeks. While the Cupertino firm is yet to make any official announcement regarding such a wearable device, a developer has claimed that the purported device could cause metaverse-related tokens to rise in value to a great extent in the coming weeks. Recent reports suggest that Apple will launch the Reality Pro headset at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) that begins on June 5.
“Apple is about to launch a mixed reality headset in three weeks. Metaverse s---coins are going to pump so hard it's not even funny,” blockchain developer Udi Wertheimer claimed in a tweet. It is worth noting that Wertheimer is hardly the first to predict the arrival of Apple's purported headset. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and other tipsters have been [revealing several details of the mixed reality wearable for several months, including its expected arrival at WWDC 2023.
Metaverse technology is the latest entrant to the online gaming ecosystem, and could benefit with development in the MR, Virtual Reality (VR), as well as Augmented Reality (AR) sectors. As a virtual universe built on decentralised blockchain networks, the metaverse will enable people to exist in a parallel world. Metaverse natives will be able to meet, work, party, and play in the virtual world as digital avatars.
At present, some popular brands working on metaverse offerings include Decentraland and The Sandbox, both of which offer native crypto tokens — MANA and SAND, respectively. As of Tuesday, SAND's value fell by 2.36 percent to trade at $0.5007 (roughly Rs. 41) whereas MANA was trading at $0.4701 (roughly Rs. 38) as per CoinMarketCap data.
As per SoftwareTestingHelp, there are currently over 237 cryptocurrencies listed as "metaverse tokens". These altcoins allow metaverse users — especially from the gaming community — to make in-game purchases and engage in trading. The market opportunity for the metaverse could reach $800 billion (roughly Rs. 59,58,700 crore) over the next two years, research reports suggest estimate.
With the arrival of Apple's purported MR headset, the prices of metaverse tokens could shoot up, according to Wertheimer. It is worth noting that this is a situation that could be exploited by scammers or hackers to fish for unsuspecting victims with malicious metaverse projects or rug-pull schemes.
Meanwhile, other tech firms have also been working on developing metaverse technology, including Facebook parent firm Meta. In 2021, Mark Zukerberg rebranded his social networking company Facebook to a more metaverse-centric name, Meta.
Despite Zuckerberg's claim that the technology would be mainstream in five to 10 years, Meta's Reality Labs unit recorded its largest quarterly loss that amounted to $4.3 billion (roughly Rs. 35,222 crore) between September and December last year, and the company recently cut the prices of its Meta Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets in select regions after it faced a drop in revenue at the Reality Labs unit.
- How to grow your Lens account (0 to 500 followers).
Tip #11: Enjoy the process ⚙️.
Whatever you do, make sure that you like doing it. Don't do things you don't want just because of a potential reward or to be cool.
Make sure that if you start creating content, it is something you want to do, not something other people told you should do.
If you want to read the full post, you can find it here: https://luduvigo.substack.com/p/how-to-grow-on-lens-episode-0-to-500
- Riff music NFTs are now on LensPort! ✨
We've just added a @beatsapp.lens feed to the home page! The feed shows the limited editions posts that come from Riff!
You can collect music NFTs directly on the feed or, if they sell out, buy them on LensPort's secondary marketplace for Lens NFTs 💎
Integrations like these showcase the composability that's possible with @lensprotocol 🌿
Check it out at https://lensport.io
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We are excited to announce that @lenster.lens has integrated with @livepeer.lens for video transcoding and faster delivery. Livepeer is a decentralized video infrastructure that enables high-quality video processing and delivery at scale 🚀
With Livepeer, we can now offer our users a more reliable and efficient video transcoding solution and faster delivery to the viewers. This means your videos will load faster and play more smoothly, even with slower internet connections.
Also, we now have an enhanced video uploader where you can choose your desired thumbnail 🖼️ or upload your own 💃
We also want to give a special shoutout to @sasicodes.lens for his invaluable help with the integration 🙏
- Hello everyone, and welcome to my genesis post!!
I'm Upper Reality, producer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, etc. and I'm so excited to be on Lens, where like-minded folks like us can build out our own sense of culture & community under the ethos of decentralization!
I'll be posting all sorts of different things on here, but I wanted to start off with something smooth and acoustic for you all to bite.
If you like what you hear, check out my Linktree for more of my music and content on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Spotify, Instagram and more!
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- Phaver X Colexion Campaign: 🏏
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Phaver users will also get 25 USD worth of Colexion tokens to spend in the Colexion App using the Phaver download link👇
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- Taylor Swift Rejected Crypto Exchange FTX’s Sponsorship Offer Over Unregistered Securities Concerns
[Taylor Swift Rejected Crypto Exchange FTX's Sponsorship Offer Over Unregistered Securities Concerns – Featured Bitcoin News - #NOWTESDEFI](https://nowtesdefi.com/taylor-swift-rejected-crypto-exchange-ftxs-sponsorship-offer-over-unregistered-securities-concerns-featured-bitcoin-news/)
Taylor Swift, a pop icon and 12-time Grammy Award winner, reportedly turned down a $100 million sponsorship offer from the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX due to concerns about unregistered securities. A number of FTX celebrity endorsers are currently facing a class action lawsuit, including Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq), Tom Brady, and Larry David. How Taylor Swift […]
- Aave V3 Portals kicking off
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