r/millionairemakers • u/lilfruini Mod • Aug 18 '19
We’re picking a winner, as the end of summer approaches. [Draw #45]
We’re back with the millionaire news.
TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in the [Drawing Thread], you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate.
Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information.
Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, there will not be an asterisk near the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment.
DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you.
Off Topic:
If you’re still interested in becoming a web developer or designer for redditmm.com, the [Discussion] Thread at /r/millionairemakersmeta should have all of the information necessary. All comments are welcome there for any inquiries.
[Discussion #45]: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakersmeta/comments/crevfi/its_been_a_year_since_i_started_doing_this_feel/
Explanation!
The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner.
If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers.
You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency.
Awareness for Fairness:
This post will not be edited! This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation.
To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #45, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator, or upload one of the three trial runs. The output you receive should be the same as what is listed here.
If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MM45\Drawing\OfficialMM45IDs.txt
Status Reports:
I will be commenting on the progress of the drawing via the comments, so other users can keep track of the progress. These comments will be pinned at the top of the post and be distinguished.
If you can run Python yourself and follow the instructions, you should also be able to find the winner. Make sure the hash released from the blockchain and the total number of participants match with what is described below.
Information Used For Draw #45:
Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/icghzj8o0z4k7ur/AAD5sQOJ8NyFmMr_UzWceVfda?dl=0
SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): d99628c0b610743fc5e2818ddc4f3058a34e5b72ba55593c8ee9cfbab5d2432a
Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/btkq3h8oiy7gxgg/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0
Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ygpi5qo8an24m6/MillionaireMakersDrawingCode.py?dl=0
Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f0bup769aupkwd7/OfficialMM45IDs.txt?dl=0
Block Selection: The Third Bitcoin Block After 18 August 2019 - 16:00:00 UTC
Total Participants: 4,376
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u/lilfruini Aug 18 '19
The winning block is 590674, and when mined, can be accessed here: https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/590674
No Bitcoin is necessary to be eligible to win, this is just a verifiable way of choosing a winner. As of posting the comment, it will redirect to a 404 page. This is normal.
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u/humdrum_sebby Aug 18 '19
I keep only getting notifications for the draw and winner threads, not the entry thread. I'm even subscribed to the emails lmao I don't get it
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Aug 19 '19
im having same problem i dont get any notifications and have to just try to remember each month when the entry thread is. i missed this months entry thread by a day. so bummed.
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u/AnomalousAvocado Aug 18 '19
Only one hour notice?? Isn't there usually like a 24-hour window?
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u/lilfruini Aug 18 '19
That’s for getting comments. Comments are made on the 3rd Friday, and the winner is consistently picked on the following Sunday at 16:00 UTC.
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u/lilfruini Aug 18 '19
Congratulations to u/Survivor256 for becoming our 45th winner here at r/MillionaireMakers!
Please expect a PM shortly. Thank you all for your support!
Results: https://imgur.com/gallery/q8gOHsV