PostsCommentsmichael561 in #hive-140084 • 3 days agoMinnesota Limits PFAS with First Phase of Amara's LawOn January 1, 2025, Minnesota implemented a significant environmental policy by enacting a ban on certain products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl…michael561 in #hive-140084 • 6 days agoTapping Birch: An Introduction to Birch SyrupWhen I lived further south, I gained experience tapping maple trees and making maple syrup—a rewarding and delicious tradition. Now that I’m living much farther north, my family…michael561 in #hive-140084 • 7 days agoMinnesota North Shore Weather Analysis, December 21st to 27th, 2024Over the week of December 21–27, 2024, Minnesota's North Shore experienced dramatic and varied weather, with cold, snowy conditions early in the week transitioning into…michael561 in #hive-125125 • 7 days agoHelp for Incoming Curators?I’ve been on Hive for about a month now, and I’m still figuring out how to navigate everything. There’s so much potential here—a platform where creators and communities are…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 8 days agoHive Income Staking PlanI've been on Hive for a few weeks now, and in that time, I've learned a great deal about how the platform works and how I can make the most of it. Hive as Host I have an…michael561 in #hive-125125 • 9 days agoPlanning My Hive Posting ScheduleRecently, I came across a fascinating analysis by @dalz that broke down Hive’s posting and curation activity patterns for December 2024. It’s no secret that timing matters on…michael561 in #hive-125125 • 10 days agoMinnesota Conifers: From Forest to FestivityAs the glow of Christmas fades and the ornaments are carefully packed away, let’s take a moment to appreciate the journey of the Christmas tree, a centerpiece of holiday…michael561 in #hive-125125 • 11 days agoChristmas Morning ReflectionsGood morning and Merry Christmas, Hive! Christmas morning always feels like a time to pause and take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Here in Minnesota, I had…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 12 days ago2025 as Year of the Token?Imagine a world where every unit of value, access, and information is broken down into something measurable, transferable, and trackable: a token. In 2025, this tokenized world…michael561 in #hive-125125 • 14 days agoMinnesota North Shore Weather Analysis, December 15th, 2024Over the week of December 15–20, 2024, Minnesota’s North Shore was hit by a winter blast that felt like a classic, old-fashioned snowstorm. Arctic air swept southward, brought in…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 15 days agoWhen Equity is an Asset and Assets aren't EquityWhile teaching themselves accounting through double-entry bookkeeping, a friend of mine asked a question that stopped me in my tracks: “Why is an equity recorded as an asset…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 15 days agoHedging Market Volatility in Income InvestingMarket volatility can scare people away from investing, especially when they’re new. Watching the value of your money bounce around like a rubber ball doesn’t exactly scream…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 17 days agoTip Tokens, Another Layer of Hive CurationThe Hive blockchain is a vibrant ecosystem powered by its unique Proof-of-Brain mechanism. At its core, this system encourages content creation and curation through direct…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 17 days agoHive's "Drop" is No Such ThingLooking at the chart, you might think the Hive market is in dire straits. After all, it’s sitting at $0.2523, down from the lofty $0.45 range just a week ago. But let’s take a…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 17 days agoUsing Leveraged Inverse ETFs to Respond to Market SignalsDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The investment tools discussed below carry…michael561 in #hive-167922 • 18 days agoDetangling DeFi with BeancountCryptocurrency has given us a radically new way to think about money: decentralized, borderless, and programmable. Yet, with this innovation comes complexity. Between managing…michael561 in #hive-150280 • 21 days agoFlowing with the Land: Learning Minnesota’s North Shore Small Water CycleIn early December, the snow begins to fall in earnest, and the land settles into the quiet of winter. Marshes vanish beneath a quilt of white, birches shimmer in pale light, and…michael561 in #bbh • 29 days agoMy First BBH Dividends (And Learning About $GIFU)Diving Back Into Hive: A Journey Through Communities and Tokens Earlier this week, I found myself setting up a new account on Hive. This isn’t my first time here—I was active a…
