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Dear BeBlurtians & Blurtians,

As we approach the end of July, I would like to take a moment to provide the current development status of BeBlurt and the milestones achieved.

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3,000,000 BLURT POWER for manual curation

I'm really pleased to announce that @beblurt has reached a significant milestone by accumulating 3,000,000 BLURT POWER dedicated to the manual curation of posts on the Blurt blockchain.

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the generous delegation from participants in the BeBlurt Delegation Program. In exchange for their support, they receive 85% of the curation rewards. To learn more about how the BeBlurt delegation program with rewards distribution works, I encourage you to read this post: Are you ready for this Delegation Program with dashboard?

A special note of gratitude goes to @oneray for his many valuable contributions to the manual curation efforts on BeBlurt especially for the Spanish posts.

This month, @beblurt has already distributed 14,423.004 BLURT as curation rewards to the authors of 576 posts that were manually curated by BeBlurt curators. This underlines the commitment to fostering quality content and supporting creators within the Blurt community.

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New Blurt Communities

Since my last post BeBlurt Supports Blurt Communities (which I invite you to read if you haven't already), some new Blurt communities have been created!

Let's take a look at the latest Blurt communities:

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Latin Lingo - #blurt-187636

Owner: @blurt-187636
Admins: -
Description: Today, I am pleased to introduce Latin Lingo, a community focused on promoting and supporting Spanish-language content. The main objective is to showcase the platform's diverse possibilities and to promote it on various social media networks.
Community Introduction Post: Lenguaje Latino - (Nueva Comunidad) / Latin Lingo
Rules: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-187636/info
Community Link: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-187636

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Neturecommunity - #blurt-133813

Owner: @blurt-133813
Admins: -
Description: Welcome to Neturecommunity, where we love trending photography, lifestyle stories, and more.
Community Introduction Post: -
Rules: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-133813/info
Community Link: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-133813

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Blurt Booster - #blurt-131416

Owner: @blurt-131416
Admins: @blurtbooster, @saboin
Description: The Blurt Booster community will focus on sharing updates and posts related to the Blurt Booster project.
Community Introduction Post: -
Rules: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-131416/info
Community Link: https://beblurt.com/community/blurt-131416

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Before publishing in a community, don't forget to read its rules to make sure your content conforms to the community's guidelines ;)

https://beblurt.com/communities

To learn more about how Blurt communities work, and, why not, create your own Blurt community, I invite you to read this post: COMMUNITIES Have Arrived on the Blurt Blockchain

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BeBlurt's evolution

We're approaching an important milestone as the number of authors using BeBlurt to write and publish their posts, whether regularly or occasionally, approaches the hundred mark. This month looks set to see further growth in the number of posts and an increase in app visits, a trend I'm delighted to see.

Week after week, more and more of you are adopting BeBlurt as your preferred platform for content creation, and I sincerely thank you for that. Your trust and support have played a key role in BeBlurt's evolution.

Thank you for being a part of the BeBlurt journey. I look forward to reaching new heights together!

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Tip of the Day

In case you missed it, here's a helpful reminder about BeBlurt's Push Notification system, which was introduced in version 1.3 as mentioned in this post BEBLURT | v 1.3.0 | Fixes, minor updates & Bonus.

As BeBlurt is a progressive web application (PWA), it can handle push notifications and it's compatible with Windows, Android and Linux (not OSX or IOS).

The Push Notification feature is designed to keep you informed and updated about essential activities on the Blurt blockchain. With this system in place, you can receive real-time notifications for various events, ensuring you never miss out on important interactions and updates even if BeBlurt is not open on your computer or smartphone.

_{On Windows}

_{On Android}

Here's a quick rundown of the key events for which you can receive push notifications:

1. Comments and Replies: Stay in the loop with timely notifications whenever someone leaves a comment or replies to your posts.

2. Contests Notification: This feature is under development and will allow the creators of contests to send notifications about their contests.

3. Delegation of BLURT Power: Be informed whenever someone delegates BLURT Power to your account. This helps you keep track of the support you receive from the community.

4. BLURT Transfer to Your Account: Get notified when you receive BLURT tokens in your account via transfers from other users.

Notification under assessment:

1. New Followers: Get notified whenever someone new follows your Blurt account. It's a fantastic way to stay connected with your growing audience.

2. Post Upvotes: Receive instant alerts when your posts receive upvotes from other users. Celebrate the appreciation your content receives! May be subject to a minimal upvote value.

3. Mentions: Never miss a mention! BeBlurt will promptly notify you whenever someone tags your username in their posts or comments.

To enable this feature and start receiving push notifications, make sure you have the latest version of the BeBlurt app installed on your device. Then, navigate to the account menu and select settings, then click on the Push Notification tab. From there, you can customize which events you want to be notified about.

For those on smartphones, here's the link on how to use BeBlurt on a smartphone (android/IOS)

I hope this tip helps you make the most of BeBlurt's features and enhances your overall experience on the platform. As always, we value your feedback, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us.

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Development

As the end of July approaches, I find myself with an exceptionally busy schedule and a significant workload, which has resulted in some delays in the development of BeBlurt. Looking ahead, it seems that August will be equally demanding in terms of work commitments.

My main priority at the moment is the establishment of a Testnet for the Blurt blockchain, an essential step in facilitating BeBlurt's increasingly complex development, involving more and more of Blurt's Custom JSON operations, and its entanglement with the Nexus module (Blurt's Communities module, among other features) of the Blurt blockchain.

This Testnet will be accessible to all developers of dApps for the Blurt blockchain, providing them with a controlled environment to develop and test new functionalities for their applications. Importantly, any activities on this Testnet will have no impact on the production main chain.

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What is a Testnet?

A Testnet is a separate, parallel blockchain designed specifically for testing and experimentation purposes. It allows developers to deploy and validate new features, applications, or dApps in a controlled environment without affecting the mainnet (the primary live blockchain). Testnets replicate the core functionality of the mainnet but utilize test tokens, ensuring that any issues or bugs discovered during testing do not impact real assets or transactions.

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Upcoming Update

The onboarding module with affiliate management is currently on hold, pending its finalization and various functionality tests, which depend on the Testnet deployment. While we await this milestone, a minor update is just around the corner, including the following:

• Comment editing: Users will be able to edit their comments for improved accuracy and clarity.
• Comment history and replies: A list of comments made by users and the responses they have received will be accessible from the account page, promoting more engaged interactions. It will include the possibility of upvote/reply
• Some bug fixes: Various issues have been identified and addressed to enhance the overall user experience.

I know the importance of onboarding with affiliation and the impact it can have on the number of new Blurtians. However, its full implementation depends on the successful deployment of the Testnet, which is currently my top priority. Rest assured that as soon as Testnet is up and running, I will move swiftly to finalize and release it.

I appreciate your patience and continued support as I work diligently to ensure the stability and functionality of BeBlurt.

Stay tuned for more updates, and I look forward to delivering an even more robust and user-friendly experience with the next release.

@nalexadre Witness (Blocks producer) on Blurt

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How to check your BeBlurt version

BeBlurt is a Progressive Web Application (PWA) running in your browser so to help you check that you are up to date in the bottom menu the version you are using is displayed.

The application updates automatically in the background but you may have to close and reopen the browser page (or the PWA application for those who have installed it on a smartphone, see this post)

A Ctrl + Shift + R to force a refresh will also work.

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_{Original background photo of this post by Roman Kraft on Unsplash}

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