Papatoshi Smurfamoto (@gunterman) • Hey

Papatoshi Smurfamoto is the Smurf incarnation of an interdimensional being who travels the cosmic realms...

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Lesson 3: REGULATE EMOTIONS. In summer 2017, I was driving along a rural highway in the US when I got an alert on my phone that crypto was crashing (one of several deep corrections that happened that year). I immediately pulled over to the side of the road and sold a large amount of ETH. Of course, within just a few weeks, crypto had recovered and was on its way to setting new all-time highs. Many people imagine that the bull of 2017 was relatively stress free. I can assure you it was not. Most of us back then might in our wildest dreams have hoped ETH might hit $100 or even $500, but suddenly all of us in my ETH-focused subreddit were sitting on life-changing money and had no clue whether crypto was going higher or the whole thing would just collapse and that life-changing money would evaporate. From 2017, I learned to control my emotions. I learned that I earn more money the fewer trades I make. For me, the 2021 bull was less stressful than 2017, and now the 2024 bull is almost stress-free for me. I know what I can achieve. I know how I will achieve it. It just requires execution and patience now.
Where the World Gets Its Protein —————————— This graphic shows a breakdown of how people in different regions of the world get their protein intake. These figures come from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO), accessed via Our World in Data. Note that these figures are showing the proportions of how people get their daily protein, meaning each region adds up to 100%. This is different from the actual amount of protein consumed per person.
Fraya says the best thing to do in this hot weather is just chill.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Wednesday, 19 June 2024 is: WORLD MARTINI DAY! Celebrate with ROARING SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @muro Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
I bought my first BTC in February 2016 and ETH in February 2017. The intervening 8 years have not been up-only for me. I’ve made mistakes and here are some of the lessons I’ve learned from those mistakes: Lesson 2: DO NOT RISK THE RENT MONEY. When it comes to realizing major gains in crypto, patience is your best friend and desperation is your worst enemy. I’ve already interacted with numerous individuals this crypto cycle who’ve had to sell good investments early because they need the funds immediately. The funds you put into crypto should be funds you can do without for a prolonged period. A good rule of thumb is to take half the money you want to invest in crypto and put it into savings. That way, if an emergency does arise, you’ll be less tempted to sell your crypto assets in desperation. I see some users here on Phaver being very impatient with the project’s pace. Those users see other peeps making money on other projects and consider that an opportunity cost. Unless you have unlimited funds, there will always be opportunity costs. You have invested your time and money here on Phaver. Thus, be patient and let that investment pay off for you.
✴️ ✴️ ✴️ WIN 100 MATIC ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I am giving away 100 MATIC. ————————————— To enter, you MUST follow my account and phave this post. If you are not a Papatoshi follower, you are ineligible to win. ————————————— The prize winner will be announced on Saturday, 22 June, but entries must be made by Wednesday, 19 June. ————————————— Members of the Smurfs private holders group on Phaver can get 10 entries by liking the post there.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Tuesday, 18 June 2024 is: WORLD JUGGLING DAY! Celebrate with CIRCUS SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @dotter_sierra Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Lessons from 8 Years Trading Crypto ——————— I bought my first BTC in February 2016 for $450/BTC. In February 2017, I made the most important investment of my life, buying ETH at $13. The intervening 8 years have not been up-only for me. I’ve made mistakes [I celebrated ETH crossing $50 by selling 20 ETH to buy a new iPad.], and from those mistakes I’ve learned many lessons. Here are some of those lessons and how they connect to my faith in Phaver: Lesson 1: DO NOT BE A CHASER. I see people chasing gains a lot on Phaver. They’re constantly shilling different projects because they’re always shifting their money. The end result of this behavior is usually that chasers gradually loses money until they capitulate with little left. The opposite of chasing is investing. I invest my time and money here on Phaver because I believe they have a model that can establish an income stream from the non-crypto world. If they succeed, it will be a game changer. That’s why I put 6,838 MATIC into Phaver-Up NFTS in April. Today, those are worth 19,250 MATIC. I suspect the number of crypto peeps who’ve had x3 gains on an NFT project from April to June is pretty small.
Visualizing Berkshire Hathaway’s Portfolio ———————————————————— This graphic illustrates Berkshire Hathaway’s stock portfolio, as of March 31, 2024 (released on May 15, 2024). This data can be easily accessed via CNBC’s Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker. By far, Berkshire’s largest position is Apple, making up almost 40% of its portfolio and worth nearly $150B. This position is so large, it represents a 5.1% ownership stake of Apple. In 2020, Berkshire took positions in five Japanese trading houses: Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo. Also known as sōgō shōsha, which translates to “general trading company”, these firms are highly diversified across major industries. According to an article from IMD, Buffett sees an attractive opportunity in Japan due to the country’s low-interest rates, among other things.
That good old ‘Game of Thrones’ is back, baby! Episode 1 of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon’ has returned the magic! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 “They killed the boy.”
World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats in 2024 ———————————————— BLOOMBERG—Seven US cities made the top 20, including Los Angeles (10th spot), Honolulu (12th) and San Francisco (13th). Sydney was the Pacific region’s costliest place (58th). Toronto was Canada’s most expensive city (92nd). Mumbai was India’s priciest destination (136th). Nigeria’s Lagos (225th) and Abuja (226th) tumbled to bottom of the table due to currency fluctuations. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-16/these-are-the-world-s-most-expensive-cities-for-expats-in-2024?srnd=homepage-americas
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Monday, 17 June 2024 is: NATIONAL DAY OF ICELAND Celebrate with VIKING SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @hokekkyo Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
What People Are Naming Babies in the U.S. ———————————————————- In honor of Father’s Day, here are the top 10 male and female names of 2023, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration. Data are based on Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the U.S. The name Olivia jumped in popularity at the turn of the century, and has been in the top 10 ever since. Olivia has been America's most popular female baby name since 2019. Liam has been America's top male baby name since 2017, and has been in the top 10 since 2012. Interestingly, eight of the top 10 female baby names end in "a".
✴️ ✴️ ✴️ WIN 100 MATIC ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I am giving away 100 MATIC. ————————————— To enter, you MUST follow my account and phave this post. If you are not a Papatoshi follower, you are ineligible to win. ————————————— The prize winner will be announced on Saturday, 22 June, but entries must be made by Wednesday, 19 June. ————————————— Members of the Smurfs private holders group on Phaver can get 10 entries by liking the post there.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Sunday, 16 June 2024 is: FATHER’S DAY (for much of the world) Celebrate with PAPA SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @landslide Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Crypto Startup Funding Hits $100-billion ——————————— (Bloomberg) -- Crypto startups have drawn in roughly $100 billion of venture funding since the industry’s inception, after a recent pick-up in investment that coincided with a rally in Bitcoin and other major tokens. Data collected by DeFiLlama suggest the crypto sector’s fundraising haul stands at $101 billion since 2014, while The Block Research has tallied more than $95 billion of cumulative investment starting from 2017. Fundraising in the form of venture capital deals and token sales has been a major propellant of the crypto industry’s growth, but the billions of dollars poured into startups have produced decidedly mixed results for investors. Traditional exits in the form of landmark acquisitions and public listings have “definitely taken longer than I think you normally expect from traditional VC,” said Paul Veradittakit, managing partner at Pantera Capital. Coinbase Global Inc.’s $86 billion direct listing on the Nasdaq in 2021 during the last crypto bull market is a notable exception, he added, but exits in general have been scarce. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-startup-fu
Most Popular Laptop Brands in the U.S. ———————————————————————— Here’s a chart with the market share of commonly used laptop brands in the U.S., per Statista survey data. Multiple responses were allowed, and thus percentages do not sum to 100. Apple’s dominance in America’s smartphone segment isn’t matched in the laptop market. In fact, HP emerges as the preferred choice, for 32% of the respondents. Overall, the U.S. laptop market looks well-diversified, from long standing manufacturers HP, Dell, and Lenovo, to comparatively newer Alienware (owned by Dell since 2006).
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Saturday, 15 June 2024 is: GLOBAL WIND DAY! Celebrate with FLYING SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @hypervm Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Training Costs of AI Models Over Time ——————————————————————— Training advanced AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini Ultra requires millions of dollars, with costs escalating rapidly. As computational demands increase, the expenses for the computing power necessary to train them are soaring. In response, AI companies are rethinking how they train generative AI systems. In many cases, these include strategies to reduce computational costs given current growth trajectories. The AI Index collaborated with research firm Epoch AI to estimate AI model training costs, which were based on cloud compute rental prices. Key factors that were analyzed include the model’s training duration, the hardware’s utilization rate, and the value of the training hardware. While many have speculated that training AI models has become increasingly costly, there is a lack of comprehensive data supporting these claims. The AI Index is one of the rare sources for these estimates.
✴️ ✴️ ✴️ WIN 100 MATIC ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I am giving away 100 MATIC. ————————————— To enter, you MUST follow my account and phave this post. If you are not a Papatoshi follower, you are ineligible to win. ————————————— The prize winner will be announced on Saturday, 22 June, but entries must be made by Wednesday, 19 June. ————————————— Members of the Smurfs private holders group on Phaver can get 10 entries by liking the post there.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Friday, 14 June 2024 is: WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY! Celebrate with DOCTOR SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @mussal Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Dozens of Options to Work Abroad Over 40 countries offer digital nomad visas. ———————————————————— Mexico and El Salvador offer the longest visas, with a duration of four years. In El Salvador, however, the worker has to apply for an extension to obtain the maximum length of stay. Iceland, with a minimum income requirement of $85,000 per individual per year, and Belize, with a requirement of $75,000 per individual per year, have the highest minimum income requirements for digital nomads. The most common length of stay is one year. This range includes sunny locations like The Bahamas and Bermuda, as well as countries with large economies like Italy and Brazil. Many countries, like South Korea, Spain, and Portugal, offer a shorter period of stay (one year or less) but allow workers to renew their visas.
IMPS, The Smurfs’ global license holder, announced at MIFA (the International Animation Film Market) in Annecy the launch of a new animation production program and the company’s new strategy of expanding The Smurfs franchise and reviving other original creations from creator and storyteller Peyo. Alongside the world-famous Smurfs, early Peyo characters will be revived using modern animation with new stories inspired by the original Johan & Peewit and Benny Breakiron comics. This new chapter for Peyo’s creations is accompany by a new name and brand identity for the outfit, which will now be known as Peyo Company. https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/06/imps-rebrands-as-peyo-co-with-more-smurfs-magic-in-the-works/
✴️ ✴️ ✴️ WIN 100 MATIC ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I am giving away 100 MATIC. ————————————— To enter, you MUST follow my account and phave this post. If you are not a Papatoshi follower, you are ineligible to win. ————————————— The prize winner will be announced on Saturday, 22 June, but entries must be made by Wednesday, 19 June. ————————————— Members of the Smurfs private holders group on Phaver can get 10 entries by liking the post there.
So proud to be a PHAVER SMURF!!! 💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙 Great job on the graphic, @thesmurfssociety @Sophette
WE HAVE A WINNER! CONGRATULATIONS @kiki77 You are the second winner in the Global Smurfs Day (22 June 2024) extravaganza! [However, I had to run the contest SEVEN TIMES because the first six did not follow Papatoshi; you must follow Papatoshi’s account and phave the post to be eligible to win.]
Countries Using Most Mobile Data per Capita ———————————————————————————— The island nation of Curaçao ranks first overall, with 131.3 gigabytes of monthly mobile data usage per capita, nearly 10 times higher than the U.S. at 13.4 gigabytes. Following in second place is oil-rich Kuwait. In recent years, the country’s telecom industry has significantly improved, with 5G networks reaching roughly 97% of the population. Furthermore, the Kuwait government invested heavily in mobile platforms that allow people to settle traffic fines or schedule court dates via mobile apps. Known for its advanced telecommunications infrastructure, Finland leads Europe in mobile data usage. In fact, the country launched the first 6G test network worldwide. Given its reputation for being a leader in communications networks and digital technologies, many companies use Finland to test new products and services before launching globally. Joining Finland from Europe in this list are Estonia, Austria, and Lithuania.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Wednesday, 12 June 2024 is: USA vs INDIA in the CRICKET T20 WORLD CUP! Celebrate with CRICKET SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @3dleo Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Fraya is getting her ears scratched. Fraya LOVES getting her ears scratched! 🐶🐶🐶
Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow this account and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 12 June is 75 MATIC!
TOP BITCOIN ADDRESSES ———————————————— According to BitInfoCharts (accessed 22 May 2024) the world’s top Bitcoin address dates back to October 2018, when it had a balance of 0.1 BTC (worth $660 at the time). Since then, it has experienced several massive swings in value, reaching 180,000 BTC (null.7B) in November 2019 and then falling to 1,370 BTC ($9.4M) in April 2020. Beginning in late 2020, this address began accumulating bitcoins at a rapid pace, reaching 300,000 BTC ($10.3B) in July 2021. Since January 2023, its BTC balance has remained constant at around 248,597 BTC.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Tuesday, 11 June 2024 is: The anniversary of the release of E.T., THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL in 1982! Celebrate with SWOOFS! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @BrunoMP Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
The Underwater Cables that Connect Us —————————————————————————- It’s estimated that there are nearly 1.4 million kilometers (0.9 million miles) of submarine cables in service globally. They ensure emails, content, and calls find their way, linking colossal data centers and facilitating worldwide communication. Currently, there are 552 active and planned submarine cables. With the current technology, cables are designed to last 25 years at least but are often replaced because of damage. Nearly two-thirds of cable damage Submarine cables harness fiber-optic technology, transmitting information via rapid light pulses through glass fibers. These fibers, thinner than human hair, are protected by plastic or even steel wire layers. Cables usually have the diameter of a garden hose, but often with added armor near the shore. Coastal cables are buried under the seabed, hidden from view on the beach, while deep-sea ones rest on the ocean floor.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Monday, 10 June 2024 is: GAME 1 OF THE STANLEY CUP FINALS Celebrate with HOCKEY SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @carnynft Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow this account and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 12 June is 75 MATIC!
Where the Ultra-Rich ($100 million+) Holiday ———————————————————————————- The top three seasonal vacation hotspots of the ultra-rich are found in the United States: Miami, the Hamptons, and Florida’s West Palm Beach. This may not come as a shock given the concentration of centi-millionaires in the United States, with New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles being home to the highest number of centi-millionaire residents in the world. Regardless of where they live year-round, the table below reveals where these elites flock for seasonal getaways in their secondary homes.
Today is the day dedicated to remembering those pets who’ve passed on.
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Sunday, 9 June 2024 is: WORLD PET MEMORIAL DAY —honor the furry friends who’ve passed— Remember with ANGEL SMURF SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @makeitr3al Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
Top Middle East Exports by Country —————————————————————— The Middle East’s exports have reached a total value of null.27 trillion. While the region lags behind Asia, Europe, and North America in global exports, it outpaces Africa and South America. Despite many countries undertaking efforts to diversify their economies and reduce their oil dependence, most of the exports still come from fossil fuels. But some countries like Türkiye show off more diverse economies. The country’s exports range from minerals to machinery and textiles, with cars as its top export. The country is actually one of the world’s top automotive exporters. Israel is another of the Middle East’s most diverse economies. The country’s major exports encompass electronics, software, and refined petroleum, but cut diamonds rank as the country’s largest single export by value. Iran has tapped into its ample reserves of oil and natural gas in a different way, becoming a significant producer of plastics. Presently, plastics and rubbers constitute one-quarter of Iran’s exports.
Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow this account and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 12 June is 75 MATIC!
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Saturday, 8 June 2024 is: WORLD OCEANS DAY! Celebrate with DEEP-SEA SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @spoiler Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
I lived in Scotland almost two years across the street from a cricket club and never did figure this game out…
Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow this account and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 12 June is 75 MATIC!
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Friday, 7 June 2024 is: WORLD CARING DAY! Celebrate with SICKLY SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @mryoungdon Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
AFRICA’S POPULATION DENSITY PATTERNS —————————————————————————— Africa’s second largest economy, Nigeria, is also its most populous: more than 220 million people live in this diverse West African country with 250 ethnic groups, speaking over 500 different languages. And the nation is only growing. By 2100, it’s estimated that the Nigerian population could be more than three-fold its current size, at nearly 800 million residents, becoming the second-most populous country in the world. Across the continent, along its eastern side, Ethiopia, is the second-most populous country on the continent. Unlike Nigeria—which has nearly 20 cities with at least half a million residents—more than three-quarters of Ethiopia’s 127 million people live in rural communities. Ranked third, Egypt (112 million) is the only North African country in the top five by population. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) comes in fourth (102 million), with Tanzania (67 million) rounding out the top five.
Saturday, 22 June 2024 is GLOBAL SMURFS DAY! To celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow this account and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 12 June is 75 MATIC!
CONGRATULATIONS, @Alexios ! YOU ARE THE 5 JUNE 2024 50 MATIC WINNER IN THE GLOBAL SMURFS DAY EXTRAVAGANZA! I and the rest of the crew at @thesmurfssociety wish you a very smurfy day! Stay tuned for information on next Wednesday’s $$$ prize!
Gm, PHAVER! 🌅🦄 Today, Wednesday, 5 June 2024 is: WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! Celebrate with CAMPER SMURF! SMURF-OF-THE-DAY is: @fistashka_1 Much 💙💙💙 from @thesmurfssociety
I am so proud to be a SMURFS holder on @phaver . The year 2024 has been better for our community than I think any of us predicted, and two big contributing factors to that have been: 1) Smurfs never give up, and 2) Phaver has had faith in us. The Smurfs are a billion-dollar brand, and I promise you that the @thesmurfssociety will live up to that legacy. A special thanks to @Sophette , @dollowen
GLOBAL SMURFS DAY IS 22 JUNE! ——🩵——🩵——🩵——🩵——🩵—— And to celebrate, I’m giving away $$$ each Wednesday in June! To enter, follow me and phave this post! The prize to be awarded on Wednesday, 5 June is: 50 MATIC