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I made a multiplayer bitcoin mining sim for nostr users alpha.minestr.app

2294 sats \ 17 comments \ @Chris_ 24 Sep gaming

I used nostr-login to allow nostr users to compete against each other for sats while learning about bitcoin and nostr and contributing to open source software development. There's an in-game bitcoin/nostr quiz to earn gSats (game-sats) for buying more equipment (currently adding more questions). 50% of all in-game lightning payments go to the epoch winner and the other 50% go to OpenSats. The epoch join fee is currently 21 sats, but I plan to raise it after testing/feedback to increase the size of the payout/donation. You can read more about the game logic in the Rules / FAQ section.

I would love to get your feedback / suggestions for making the game more fun and appealing!

Cheers Chris

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121 sats \ 1 reply \ @DarthCoin 24 Sep

There's also a SN github proposal to build a quiz inside... maybe some devs are interested https://github.com/stackernews/stacker.news/issues/1294

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 25 Sep

Great idea Darthcoin! If you have time, I'd love if you could try out Minestr and give me your feedback. Fan of your stuff :)

100 sats \ 2 replies \ @amaluenda 26 Sep

This is so much fun! I was in third place on the Epoch1 leaderboard. Thanks for creating this. :-)

1 sat \ 1 reply \ @Chris_ OP 26 Sep

So glad you're enjoying it! Epoch 2 has just begun, by the way :D

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @amaluenda 26 Sep

Cool! How can we ensure or verify that all participants are paying the joining fee? Also, why did you use "Hals" as the Power unit? Is this a tribute to Hal Finney? Thanks again.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @ProfSors 25 Sep

pay to win at its best <3

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 25 Sep

🧡 Thank you sir. Please give it a try if you have time :)

100 sats \ 3 replies \ @Doktor 24 Sep

Hey chris just logged in. This is such a great idea. I will give it a shot! :)

First Feedback from my pov: I expieriences its very hard to scan the initinal QR Code. WoS, Strike are failing scanning QR Code. Lnbits is workiung in scanning but since its my own funding source i am lacking of route. Primal works instant - no problems scanning QR Code and payment went trough like a charm. I will do some shopping now :)

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Chris_ OP 24 Sep

Thanks a lot for the feedback! QR codes can be difficult. I think it depends on screen resolution, camera and brightness. I will enlarge the QR. Please share around and let me know if you have any more feedback :)

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Chris_ OP 25 Sep

Hey @Doktor! I added the ability to enlarge the QR code. Please let me know if it helps .

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 25 Sep

Also, would you mind sharing more info about your payment failures? I noticed there were a couple of attempts where the payment was received by I don't think the user could sign up successfully.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @DesertDave 24 Sep

Cool idea.

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 24 Sep

Thanks Dave! Please try it out and give me some feedback if you have any :)

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 24 Sep

Very cool. I am done my quiz and buying equipment/power for today. I will return tomorrow.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 24 Sep

Thanks! It's great to see it finally in action and working as planned lol. Let me know if you have any feedback :)

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @crrdlx 24 Sep

Amazing how clever bitcoiners are. Neat endeavor.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Chris_ OP 24 Sep

You're too kind haha. I think I'm still a beginner. The nostr devs building the clients and all the groundbreaking stuff are the real heros! Please try it out and give feedback if you have any :)