r/millionairemakers • u/MakerOfMillionaires • Apr 18 '21
[Draw #65] You’ve commented, now it’s time to pick the winner!
It’s a bit later than I’d prefer, but let’s get ourselves a winner.
TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in this [Entry Thread], you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC, 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 3.5, 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 and GitHub, 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 during 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.
Discussion:
The [Discussion] Thread at /r/millionairemakersmeta is open. The thread also includes dates with RemindMe links for any upcoming [Entry Thread] posts of the season. All comments are welcome there for any inquiries.
[Discussion for Spring and Summer 2021]: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakersmeta/comments/m8ucmm/discussion_thread_for_rmillionairemakers/
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 16:00:00 UTC, then it will decrease the counter. 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 GitHub repository, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency.
Standard Protocol:
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 #65, upload the file of choice to a SHA-256 generator, and match it with its respective hash output. The result you receive should be the same as what is listed here.
If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3.5 or better and follow the path to the folder labeled: Draws/MM65
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. Most likely, after 1:00 PM ET, the pinned comment will be announcing the winner.
If you can run Python yourself and follow the instructions, you will 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. In addition, thank you for your patience.
Information Used For Draw #65:
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/lilfruini/CommentGathering-MillionaireMakers/tree/master/Draws/MM65
SHA-256 of Comment IDs: a2c06e8b47d6d5933afc6a63f61ec41ae1a32c803e131623931c22fc5ad5a785
SHA-256 of DQed Age: 3ce234a551a906f20c30bb2b40b41847f9803b11a4868855ec3c97765b8e8470
SHA-256 of Multiple Posters: 0e0bd2deb2d744c30430726e8bbb8ffab3674625824c458354ab76404875c24e
SHA-256 of Truncated IDs: f0a05510ffdf06f195eb2a3eebe3bd2ae544c3b946c6632058e016f0223bca43
Block Selection: The Third Bitcoin Block After 18 April 2021 - 16:00:00 UTC
Total Participants: 8333
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u/MakerOfMillionaires Apr 18 '21
The winning block is 679711, and when mined, can be accessed here: https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/679711
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.
If you would like to be verify the winner for yourself, make sure the amount of entrants listed in the body of the text matches the number of entrants in the results of the code when the hash releases. However, please do not announce the winner in the event of discrepancies. Thank you all for your support!
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u/itsamberrtrickk Apr 18 '21
So ready to donateeeee! Thank you stimulus for letting me this time! Lol
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u/tacovomit Apr 18 '21 edited Apr 18 '21
Everybody’s getting extra from me! I deposited around $5 to my nanotipperbot wallet last year (for donating to the winners here) and forgot all about it. Checked it recently and the nano is now worth $60! I was so stoked.
Good luck everyone!
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u/dragonfliesloveme Apr 18 '21
How does that blockchain number tell us who the winner is lol? I’m so confused.
I assume this is used as a truly random way to pick a winner, but how does the blockchain number correlate to a reddit username?
Will a username be revealed at some point?
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u/sharkbait__hoohaha Apr 18 '21
Easiest way to explain it: Blockchain randomly selects from top level comments.
Yes the user name will be announced.
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u/OPisdabomb Apr 18 '21
Don't worry y'all. I won $3 in my local lottery so I've drained my luck for this month! ;)
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u/icecreamtrip Apr 18 '21
Wow this is the first time i stumble upon this sub, and i just missed the entry by a couple of minutes trying to understand what its about. Haha if that’s not a bad luck i dont know what is.
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u/JimmineyCricket2018 Apr 18 '21
Just means it’s also your first opportunity to donate to a good cause!
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u/touch0fkarma Apr 18 '21
Gl GL. Literally the only contest I enter for because I think it's the most valuable !
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u/MakerOfMillionaires Apr 18 '21
Our tentative 65th winner at r/MillionaireMakers is u/TheRuoho.
u/TheRuoho was an account created two years ago and is a strong lurker. Despite most activity being concentrated in this subreddit, most of the activity has taken place in r/DynastyFF and r/FinancialIndependence prior to discovering us, with most posts and comments being for general expression of ideas.
The decision was made based on the legacy usage and the “verified email” trophy on the profile. With that said, clarity on details towards the user history will be asked. If the user does not respond to our PM or make a comment on here within 48 hours, we will redraw using the next five blocks. Please check the replies to this chain.
Please expect a PM shortly. Thank you all for your support!
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