Road to Runi - Update 12 | Splinterlands #318 Another week has passed by in the splinterlands ecosystem. We had another season end; an eventful Town Square and more Rebellion pre-sale packs being sold. This week’s **Town Square** we got more insight into Rebellion development and the **Land 1.5 release**. The splinterlands teams are actively working on the **Land 1.5 release** and Yabbapmatt wants to remain cautious about setting a release date in stone before officially…
Taking Sides Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #319 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Taking Sides Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Taking Sides ruleset negates the use of Neutral unit cards in battles and typically, Neutral unit cards are valued for their utility and versatility in splinterlands. So immediately, players who rely on Neutral unit monsters like Lord Arianthus (I know I do), Gelatinous Cube, Legionnaire Alvar etc., will be required to adapt…
SBF Guilty and Bittrex fall from Grace | Crypto Weekly Brew #014 In this week’s crypto weekly brew, we dive into the stories that have been hitting the headlines, from courtroom dramas to stablecoins, whistle-blowers and the cyclical journey of **cryptocurrency** exchanges, please read on to get more information. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **SBF Convicted on All Counts** **Source**…
Timing the Market vs Time in the Market - Which Is Important? In the world of **crypto** there is a debate that confuses both new and experienced investors; timing the market versus time in the market. We will delve into this topic. It's important to note that the information provided here is for purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **Source**…
My Splinterlands Journey (3 Years+) | Splinterlands #320 The splinterlands team have set out a **new challenge** for the splinterlands community. The **challenge** is for everyone in the community to write about their splinterlands journey. https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@splinterlands/splinterlands-social-media-challenge-theme-share-your-journey **Where It All Began** My splinterlands journey began in 2020 when a post by ****@costanza**** caught my eye. I couldn’t believe…
Target Practice Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #321 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Target Practice Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Target Practice ruleset grants all range and magic monsters the Snipe ability. The first step in approaching this ruleset is to focus your strategy on minimizing incoming damage and maximizing offensive damage. The first two positions in your line-up should be occupied by a melee tank and a support melee monster with the…
Crypto Markets Surge | Crypto Weekly Brew #015 In news making headlines this week, **Bitcoin** and **ETH** drive the surge in the crypto markets, we have passed the 1st anniversary since FTX halted their platform and Immutable plans to be the pioneer of web3 gaming. Read on to get more insight. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-bitcoin https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-eth **Bitcoin and Ether Surge Amid ETF Excitement** The buzz around **ETFs** with…
Rethinking Retirement: Time for a Paradigm Shift? Retirement has always been seen as a time of relaxation and enjoying the rewards of a well-planned financial life, where one can escape the daily grind and unwind on a sunny beach with a refreshing glass of Pinot Gris. However, things have changed significantly for millennials and Gen-Z when compared to previous generations. This leads us to question whether the conventional approach to retirement needs to be re-evaluated.…
Top Beginner Tips & Runi Update 12 | Splinterlands #322 I took a break the past week from the journey to share my **3 years+ journey on splinterlands**. It was great reading about everybody’s journeys with splinterlands with many being involved since the early days of Steemmonsters and then reading about those who have only recently discovered the game. And there’s a new **challenge** by the splinterlands team where they have requested the community to provide starter guides…
Unprotected Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #323 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Unprotected Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** In the Unprotected ruleset, all armor is removed from all monsters and no ability to gain armor during battles. Immediately monsters with high armor like Ever-Hungry Skull, Enchanted Defender, Dumacke Orc etc., become useless. I have encountered so many battles where the Ever-Hungry Skull is so overpowered due to its high armor and…
Is Crypto Back? | Crypto Weekly Brew #016 In this week's crypto weekly brew, we will delve into subjects that include **Bitcoin's** potential for attracting investments from boomers, **NFTs** making a comeback and the rise of **crypto** inflows. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-bitcoin https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-non-fungible-token-nft https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **Bitcoin Potentially Attractive to Boomers** Analysts are…
Why Your Lifespan Could Bankrupt Your Savings As we're approaching the end of 2023, we have been reflecting on how **retirement planning** has evolved. Unlike previous generations, many often don't have the security of company-sponsored pension plans. Now individuals bear a responsibility to save for what could be a long retirement. https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-retirement **Saving for a Longer Life** **Source**…
Rebellion Set Purchase Strategy & Runi Update 13 | Splinterlands #324 Traditionally around this time of the year, many people and companies start to ramp down and take things slower. However, in the splinterlands ecosystem, it feels the complete opposite. There is so much going on with another **Town Hall** meeting held, the **Rebellion pre-sale** coming to a close, more details about the Rebellion set (**#1**, **#2**) being released and the **Land 1.5 release** still…
Up Close & Personal Ruleset Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #325 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Up Close & Personal Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Up Close & Personal ruleset only allows melee monsters in battle. Now don’t get me wrong losing range and magic monsters sounds like a bad idea and most of the time it is, but this ruleset is all dependent on what other rulesets get paired with it. When Up Close & Personal is paired with rulesets that enable…
Is Binance's Settlement Bullish? | Crypto Weekly Brew #017 Welcome to this week's **crypto** weekly brew and in this edition, we will be discussing the Binance settlement, **DeFi** dilemmas and the latest layer 2 causing buzz in **Ethereum**. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-decentralized-finance-defi https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-ethereum-blockchain **Binance Settlement** Despite the…
Inflation vs. Deflation - Which is Worse? Today we will delve into the economic crossroads that will define the year 2024. The ongoing debate between **inflation** and **deflation** takes the stage in conversations and it is crucial to understand the intricacies of each scenario. In this article, we will examine the nuances of these trends and determine which poses a greater threat to our financial landscape, inflation, or deflation.…
Land 1.5 Officially Released & New Meta Cards For The Rebellion Set? | Splinterlands #326 In this week's update, we will go over the Land 1.5 release, look at some of the key cards from the Rebellion set and provide an update regarding the Runi challenge. Read on to get updated! **Land 1.5 Is Officially Released** **Source** https://twitter.com/splinterlands/status/1729613347325190230 After what seemed like forever, splinterlands has reached a major milestone in the past…
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