Scary Sarcasm Season - The Haunting of Uptober

I forgot how fun it was to write a Sarcasm Saturday episode, and how my loyal readers were looking forward to the end of the week. The Cryptoverse is often hostile, and Web3 is not always rainbows and butterflies! I forgot the enjoyment of writing for fun, and I take the blame for this!

Often too busy, always looking for the "next big thing, sometimes chasing airdrops and rumors... I become a ghost! But the impact of the last Sarcasm episode made me feel alive!

It's been a long year without the bull market, and I am looking forward to see it again!

It's the month of scary stories and carved pumpkins, so it feels right to focus on... the Haunting of Uptober! There are always sharks in the water, waiting for blood! You know ... if you don't know where's the yield coming from... you are the yield!

Sharks, scammers, hackers, the government... they all want our life and money! Always DYOR and stay in shallow waters! Did you know you're more likely to get killed by a cow than a shark?

The Haunting of Uptober

For PVM October wasn’t just the month of pumpkins and ghosts ... it was known as Uptober! This was the time when crypto degens eagerly awaited the big airdrops promised by various projects. PVM woke up and told himself in the mirror... this is your last month if being broke!

Each year, the excitement grew, but this year felt different. Whispers of a cursed airdrop began to circulate, sending shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned traders. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting eerie shadows across the cobblestone streets, a group of friends decided to host an Uptober party!

PVM was chosen as host as his house had a reputation for being haunted, but some stories as mere folklore. All his frens where invited, and the challenge was to farm points for the $SOUL airdrop! Yes frens... this is the last month of being broke!

“Did you hear about the last guy who tried to claim the $SOUL airdrop?” a fren said with his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “They say he vanished without a trace!”

As the night deepened, the crypto savvy gang gathered around PVM’s vintage laptop, eager to connect to the $SOUL UI. The interface was sleek but unsettling! It was black as the void, with green glowing letters that seemed to pulse like a heartbeat. They watched amazed as PVM served them with Romanian "bubble tea"!

“Looks like we’re in the right place” one said, as his eyes wide with excitement. He clicked the link to join the airdrop, but before they could confirm their wallets, a chilling wind swept through the room, extinguishing the candles and plunging them into darkness.

“What was that?” said one degen! “Probably just the wind” said PVM trying to sound brave. But as he reached for his phone to use its flashlight, a message popped up on the screen: "Claim your reward... or face the consequences."

Panic surged through the group, but curiosity held them captive. They quickly entered their wallet information, and suddenly, the laptop screen flickered violently. Instead of the promised tokens, a horrifying image filled the screen!

“You sought my airdrop without understanding the price. Your greed will be your undoing.” The room plunged into chaos as the walls trembled and strange shadows danced across the floor. The crypto friens' tried to shut the laptop but they couldn't. In desperation, they unplugged it... but the screen remained lit!

“Uptober is a time for balance,” it said. “To gain, one must lose. What will you sacrifice for your desire?” As the screen flashed one last time, they felt a jolt of energy surge through them, and then everything went dark.

Hours later, the townspeople found the mansion abandoned, the laptop left open and the $SOUL website still glowing ominously. PVM and his frens' were never seen again!

Every Uptober night that followed, the rumors about the $SOUL airdrop came back! And every year, as the leaves turned and the chill of autumn set in, a new wave of crypto enthusiasts are lured by the promise of fortune!

The haunting of Uptober continued as reminder that in the world of crypto some airdrops come with terrifying strings attached! Now sit down, enjoy your pizza and connect your wallet! You earned some $SOUL points for reading the story!

If you think the mushrooms on the pizza were creepy, then you shouldn't try the Godzilla Ramen! A restaurant in Taiwan serves a dish that comes with a full crocodile leg sticking out of it!

Now joking aside, I hope Uptober brings some stuff as crazy as ramen with a crocodile leg in it! I received the Optimism 5th airdrop, and another stash of $SAGA! Now I am patiently waiting for Linea to finally show some good will, and announce some dates not only campaigns and XP events.

What's next on the list? Mode? Scroll? Mode Season Three started, and already has a twist... the introduction of veMODE! The new season kicks off with $2 Million incentives up for grabs and the first-of-its-kind vote escrow model at the chain level for distributing incentives.

veMODE is an upgrade to the current MODE staking module, where the stakers will be rewarded for upgrading their staked $MODE balance in order to take part in this new system. OP rewards start accruing immediately upon upgrade, claimable after successful voting participation.

This sounds good, but as an UK user... I can't take part! Maybe it's time to chase the mysterious $SOUL airdrop and make sure Uptober will be up to my expectations. Do I need to sign the contract with a drop of blood?

Residual Income:

Airdrop Hunting: Layer3 / Mode / blast.io/HJEUV / Linea

50% discount on Scroll Canvas: use code TFNWC

Content: Publish0x/ Hive / GrillApp

Play2Earn: Upland / Splinterlands / ++Doctor Who++

Cashback Cards: Plutus Card / Crypto.com

$ZEC: PipeFlare / GlobalHive

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