# Announcing VYB Earn: 41,342 VYB to WIN ! // Verify Your Brain

Now that the dust has somewhat settled and everyone has had some time to process the recent soft-launch of Verify Your Brain; it's time to bring the opportunities to your doorstep.
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Until the 18th of December 2021 the only ways to acquire VYB tokens will be through direct-exchange of POB/VYB, via the Hive-Engine [VYB market](https://hive-engine.com/?p=market&t=VYB), or through one of the many contests to be sponsored by @vyb.earn (we've got 40,000+ VYB to try to dole out in just under two weeks). If you don't have any liquid POB lying around, or if you want to maintain a healthy POB stake for the future ahead, read on to find out how you can *earn* some VYB tokens through your brainy 'proved and verified' creativity.
#### There are currently three ways to *earn* some precious early VYB via @vyb.earn: * Proof of Blind * Show Your VYB * VYBolt Lightning

# Proof of Blind _{(with a VYB twist)} --- If you're looking to step onto the scene with eyes on your content, Proof of Blind may be the contest for you, ironically so. By submitting original content via Proof of Blind, you throw away your crutches and cane, set your sights on direct and honest feedback, and get recognized and rewarded for your original content.
> #### **"Now you can get rewarded with early VYBs (in addition to earning HIVE and POB) by posting via *Proof of Blind*!"**
_{And, **choosing to ditch fifth glyphs** from your ABC's on Proof of Blind posts will allow you to **snatch *even more* VYBs**. Try it. You might just find out that it's lots of fun, trying to talk naturally without that filthy fifth glyph (that ubiquitous symbol known as '~~ e ~~').} _{Prior to submitting your original words and/or graphics to Proof of Blind, soak up critical info from this [all-important Proof of Blind FAQ post](https://peakd.com/proofofblind/@blind.submit/frequently-asked-questions-about-submitting) -- and click that groovy graphic b'low to follow its blind but faithful link ...}
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# Show Your VYB _{(The dawn of VYB-kind)} --- Explore your personality and honestly express yourself with this highly right-brained opportunity to earn some early VYB. _{"It's just white space?" ~ Said the day-moder.}
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The Show Your VYB contest is FREE-FLOW in keeping with the Creative Commons [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) license. We're not sure how to encapsulate the boundaries of that, forever, so our basic definition is: - **Use the VYB image above to create your own VYB, through artistry, imagination, and beyond ...**
You can improve awareness for Creative Commons on the platform by referencing your content appropriately (recommended, but not required). We're hoping to find synergies with other projects and tribes who see the value in widely-shared yet legally-protected creative works. Creators can remix, transform, and redistribute the graphic we've shared above (as long as) ~~proper~~ attribution is made ~~to the original image and its creator, and the Creative Commons license is clearly stated or referenced~~, thanks!

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#### For those looking to support Creative Commons --- _{Here is a simple code-wrapped reference as an example (although there are many varieties that can be moulded into the style and format of your own work).} _^[C]
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_{^{[vyb.vyb](https://peakd.com/verifyyourbrain/@vyb.vyb/announcing-vyb-earn-41342-vyb-to-win--verify-your-brain)}} --- _{"One goal of Creative Commons is to increase the amount of openly licensed creativity in “the commons” — the body of work freely available for legal use, sharing, repurposing, and remixing. Through the use of CC licenses, millions of people around the world have made their photos, videos, writing, music, and other creative content available for any member of the public to use.""}_{*~[source](https://creativecommons.org/use-remix/)*}

## *How do I enter the Show Your VYB contest? It's simple, just ...* ---
# Publish a post Showing *Your* [**VYB**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjk4CCVxWZM)
--- Please use #showyourvyb or #syv as a tag on your post (along with #vyb or #verifyyourbrain), otherwise your entry won't be recognized as valid. Winners will be announced on the 18th of December 2021, in the Official VYB Launch Post.

# VYBolt Lightning _{(Beta Version)} --- ***VYBolt Lightning is the fastest and easiest way for you to earn some quick liquid VYB.*** It's as simple as this: *Answer a question -> receive some VYB.* @vybolt will comment on various #vyb or #verifyyourbrain tagged posts or comments with a question for a named recipient.

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The named recipient will have 12 hours to reply, otherwise the reward window will close (for earning early VYB from that particular @vybolt comment). Thoughtfully answer the question before the 12 hours tick away and you'll receive at least 5 VYB (more if you can start a chain of responses -- see below). _{@mineopoly (creator of [the Greedy Yellow Bird game](https://peakd.com/proofofbrain/@mineopoly/greedy-yellow-bird-game-round), now [the Verified Valiant Yellow Bird game](https://peakd.com/proofofbrain/@mineopoly/verified-valiant-yellow-bird-game)) has agreed to co-manage @vyb.earn's VYBolt Lightning commenting contest alongside @calumam. If you've played the 'Greedy Yellow Bird' game, you will notice a few similarities -- however, in keeping with the brainy VYBs you would expect from a tribe named 'Verify Your Brain', this contest will require a bit more brainpower, imagination, and attention to detail than the ~~Greedy~~ Valiant Yellow Bird game. Hope you enjoy it!}
### VYBolt Lightning Chains --- If you tag **one** (and only one) friend in your original reply (edits to replies will be ignored), then ... - @vybolt will respond to your answer with a confirmation (5 VYB earned) and pose a question for your tagged friend to answer (will usually be the same question, but might be different), - a 12-hour timer for your friend's answer will begin, - to successfully extend the chain, your friend must directly and meaningfully reply to @vybolt's comment before the time expires (**replies are only valid if they're in direct response to the @vybolt comment where your account was tagged** -- all other replies will be ignored by @vybolt), - to further extend the chain, your friend must tag **one** (and only one) new friend in their original reply, - any retagging of someone who was already tagged in the current VYBolt Lightning chain will trigger a VYBolt Lightning Strike (see below).
If you don't tag exactly **one** friend in your reply; - When your answer meets the quality requirements (metrics for determining quality will be introduced as VYBolt grows), you'll receive 5 VYB, but the lightning chain will break = @vybolt resets and a new question will be posed to a new first commenter.
### When Lightning Strikes -- and Other Chain-Break Conditions --- Any of the following conditions will break the VYBolt Lightning chain:
* Initial 12 hour timer expires before the first commentor responds. * New 12 hour timer expires before a subsequent commentor responds. * A single comment-chain receives 3 lightning strikes (a lightning strike occurs whenever the same person is tagged twice in the same chain). VYBolt Lightning Strike GIF

_^[6] - A single comment-chain receives 2 *consecutive* lightning strikes (after all, lightning never strikes twice, right?) - A comment is low quality / low effort.

_{(repeat commenters can respond again to @vybolt with a different answer, to potentially earn another 5 VYB, at the risk of breaking the chain if they: tag someone who has already commented (two strikes in a row will break the chain) or write a comment that is very similar to or significantly worse than their previous answer)}

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### Bonus VYB prizes will be given to *all commentors* when VYBolt Lightning milestones are successfully reached For example: ***#10** in the VYBolt Lightning chain responds and receives 5 VYB for answering the question.* *Commenters **#1 - #10** will **each** receive at least 10 bonus VYB, for keeping the chain going and reaching the **#10** milestone*, and a greater bonus if they achieve a higher milestone. (Unless the chain is broken due to lightning strikes -- see below).
### Milestone Bonuses in Play between #10 and #50 --- 10 VYB bonus each for a **#10** VYBolt Lightning chain (50 VYB _(*10x5*) + 100 bonus VYB _(*10x10*) = 150 total VYB earned) 15 VYB bonus each for a **#15** VYBolt Lightning chain (75 VYB _(*15x5*) + 225 bonus VYB _(*15x15*) = 300 total VYB earned) 25 VYB bonus each for a **#25** VYBolt Lightning chain (125 VYB_(*25x5*) + 625 bonus VYB _(*25x25*) = 750 total VYB earned) 40 VYB bonus each for a **#40** VYBolt Lightning chain (200 VYB_(*40x5*) + 1,600 bonus VYB _(*40x40*) = 1,800 total VYB earned) 50 VYB bonus each for a **#50** VYBolt Lightning chain (250 VYB_(*50x5*) + 2,500 bonus VYB _(*50x50*) = 2,750 total VYB earned)
### Milestone Bonuses Can be Cut in Half by Lightning Strikes --- If the chain is broken because of lightning strikes (i.e. 3 total strikes or 2 consecutive strikes), then not only does the chain immediately break, all VYB bonuses for that chain will be cut in half. For example, if a **#40** chain is broken due to a third lightning strike, then each commenter **#1 - #40** will earn their original 5 VYB plus only 20 (instead of 40) bonus VYB.

### Additional Information --- Thank you for your patience with VYBolt during this beta-testing phase. The process is being manually handled during this time. An announcement will follow with more detailed discussion about VYBolt and how it will progress forward. _{Clear information for the VYBolt mechanics will be shared in the @vybolt comment to reduce confusion. FAQ support thread is in the works and will be easily found on the @vybolt comment/replies once it is published.}

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# @vyb.earn Prize Pool Breakdown --- We currently have a prize pool of 41,342 VYB ready to go. View the breakdown below to see how that will be spread throughout the POB/VYB community during the month of December 2021.
- Proof Of Blind: 5,000 VYB - Proof of Blind bonus (for valiantly ditching that filthy fifth glyph): 5,000 VYB - Show Your VYB: 10,000 VYB - Official Launch Post 12/18/21: 10,000 VYB - VYBolt Lightning Comments: up to 11,342 VYB and beyond

# Stick with VYB --- Keep up-to-date by following @vyb.vyb & @vyb.earn for the latest. More opportunities to earn and learn are on the horizon.
### Don't forget the obvious one right in front of your face
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