Hive Power Up Day (#HivePUD) - 1 July 2020

I consistently participated in @streetstyle’s power up initiative on the other chain and can honestly not be too sure what I’ve done on Hive. Part of the reason has been my own level of discombobulation and that I’ve had to look at converting my huge stash of crypto to fiat. Thanks to the Covid crisis. While the crisis is not over, for the moment, I’m working on taking myself and my stash off that other chain and cashing that in. I’m also trying to hold out as long as I can. I’m waiting for...

So, on Hive, I’m putting my money Hive where my mouth is and will be powering up on 1 July. Whether I’ll use the HBD to buy Hive or not, will depend on a couple of things between now and then.

Red fish

It’s no secret that I am supportive of initiatives that specifically support noobs on the blockchain. The support I received from @pifc started by @thedarkhorse. That support was instrumental in my leap from red fish to minnow.

Speaking of redfish, I was delighted to read that @traciyork was taking on board the suggestion that Hive Power requirement be reduced from 300HP to 100HP. So I agree that it is a…

Why am I powering up?

I think that crypto is the way to go. I no longer have any confidence, let alone faith, in the banking system. I’ve developed a jaundice against governments. Most, and certainly the one in my country, which seems completely inept at addressing most things and particularly impunity and corruption. I do not want to see crypto regulated. Right now, my confidence is in crypto (volatile though it is) and the Mattress Bank. If you don’t know what that is, use your imagination.

Thanks and good wishes

So, all that remains is to

1. Thank @traciyork for taking up the baton. For more information about this month’s instalment and what to do, please check out her post here.
2. Send good wishes to @streetstyle and hope soon to hear news of his and his family’s good health.
3. See you on #HivePUD day!

Before I go...

If I hit my goal of 2k Hive on 1 July after I've powered up, I will delegate 50HP for three weeks to a qualifying redfish from @theterminal and nominated by either @traciyork or @brittandjosie. I will do the same for someone in the @pifc Discord and nominated by either @thedarkhorse or @viking-ventures. These will be recurring delegations each month, and to mark my third anniversary on the blockchain - some time next month, and of which I'm sure @hivebuzz will remind me!

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa

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