RE: [Proof of Concept] HIVE-based Crypto 'Amazon Wishlist' Buying Website Using LeoMerchants
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I tried doing something similar in the early days of Hivelist, but it didn't catch on. People were too busy trying to earn and dump the LIST token when it first came out to pump their own bags to care about real use case. But that's the market we are in unfortunately.
I am very well aware of the other services, and know that they don't get used very much. The gift card services are the way to go, so that is how I am going to go about it. The only problem is the upfront money I have to put in the account that is basically gone, I can't get a refund on it, so if the Hive community ignores this like they have everything else other than their own bags, then I will be out even more capitol on this project to try and give actual use cases. All these stupid meme shit everyone throws their money at like they are betting on red or black at a roulette table... But when real crypto utility comes around, it gets ignored because it's not some shiny new animal or body function coin.
So needless to say, I don't have much faith in the community, so that is why I am actually hesitant about investing to get started. Everyone here seems to be completely broke other than the whales, and they aren't supporting either... I tried.
Ah, thanks for your perspective. I guess the Gift Cards thing is the better idea...
Why did you need to put money up-front, though? Can't you make it an on-demand thing at first?
I have to load an account with a minimum of $100. I can reload as I go, but have to put that up front to cover the first sales kind of thing. They don't take it from a credit card or anything. So that's just money that I have to put up front and take the gamble that people will use the service. There will be gift cards for many countries and companies, as well as will be adding esims and data plans. So I am really hoping people use the service. Most gift cards, I don't make anything, so it's dollar for dollar. I can put a slight markup on the esims and data topups though. But yeah, it's taking a gamble, but it's something I have always wanted for the site anyway. So going to roll the dice eventually.
Oh, $100 is cheaper than I thought. But I totally understand the gamble aspect of it... To be fair, as long as the service works well, and you provide the cards I need. (Probably Steam Store USD cards if we're talking soon.) I think I'll use it for one.
Yeah, it's not bad really, but I have already put up a bunch over the years and haven't really made it back to be honest. Not to mention that most of my liquid funds recently went into purchasing miners, lol.
Were those a good investment?
How could solar powered money printers not be a good investment? They are literally making me money, lol.
He didn't know they were Solar Powered, can you tell me more?
What do you want to know?
Was asking about how Solar Miners are different or better than normal ones, but don't worry I looked them up myself after I asked. They're neat, but still too expensive for me!
Mine are just regular miners but ran on solar power vs the grid... Nothing complicated at all.
Yeah, nobody said mining was a cheap venture, lol. That's why I got the solar system on top of everything so that I don't have to pony up near as much to the power company. But I am making a better return percentage right now than I would on a rental house. And all I have to make sure is that the machines are running properly. That's it. And the best part about mining... I don't have to impress or entertain anyone and I don't have to campaign for witness or validator votes. I just turn on machines, contribute to the networks, and earn my rewards.
When my financial situation improves, I'll look into it again!
Oh for sure. I mean budget is why I am buying the miners I am, it's because I can afford them one at a time, lol. But, when you look at how much it costs to go an mine gold or to produce other commodities, crypto mining doesn't look so bad, lol.
And yes, Steam cards are offered in 29 different countries.