Custom StreamDeck for Linux

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I've had a Streamdeck for a while and I love the device, but when I moved to Linux a while ago I couldn't use the native app to control it. While there are some third party open source options, they are not great. Although I did find one recently that was pretty decent called Stream Controller, I wanted to just make my own. Which is a shame because I just made a Crypto plugin for the Stream Controller software.

The official Streamdeck app from Elgato is really nice and includes a ton of built-in modules to support a lot of services. It is mostly focused on streamers, but it still has a lot of useful features. I never really used it to its full ability and mainly used it to track prices, change my music, track if my mic is muted and have an easy button to mute/unmute and a few other basic things. For the most part, I really just used it as a display.

The streamdeck is pretty interesting, it's a touch screen but with 15 clear buttons laid on top so it looks like each button is a screen but it's really just a small display and the buttons touch a specific section of the screen.

While the open source solutions were decent and did most of what I was looking to do, I didn't want to keep making modules for a third party application that most people wouldn't use anyway. So I decided to build my own.

It all started with this 7" touchscreen that is perfect for the project. At $60 shipped, it's very reasonably priced and a lot bigger display area than the Streamdeck, more than 2x larger working area. Even more if you factor in the bezels on the Elgato device.

This screen also has sound, and allows me to attach a Raspberry Pi on the back. I'm currently using an Raspberry Pi 4 2G that I had lying around. It is a bit overkill for this project and a used Pi 3 or even a Pi 2 would probably be more than enough.

The total cost of this project so far would be $60 for the screen, $45 for the Pi, and $10 for the SD card. It is kind of difficult to get a Raspberry Pi without buying a kit unless you live in the UK where you can find them locally. That being said, the total price for this project is $115 USD.

The final project looks like this:

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There is the base application I am calling StreamdeckPy and three custom modules.

  • Crypto Tracker
  • Stock Tracker
  • Hive Witness Tracker

Each of these modules follow an class structure so they implement know functions so they provide predictable functions.

Do to Hive's limited availability, I had to implement a split logic for Crypto pricing. For most tickers, I gather information through Binance US api, which is very good, fast, and has a generous free plan. CoinGecko however is very limited and is the only way to reliably get the Hive price but is limited to 10,000 queries/month with or without API key. This means I have to limit it to 5 minute updates where as the Binance US I am updating every 5 seconds.

Each button acts as it's own instance of the Crypto Tracker, and fetches the open price at launch and at 00:00 UTC so it can determine if the price is up or down and color it appropriately.

The stock ticker functions in the same way and uses Finnhub api to stock prices. Finnhub has a very generous free plan as well and is perfect for this application, although you do need an API key.

The Hive Witness Tracker uses standard RPC calls to fetch the witness position for specified witness.

You can see the button config I currently use here.

{
    "buttons": [
        {
            "position": [
                0,
                0
            ],
            "module": "crypto",
            "symbol": "btc",
            "color": "white",
            "update_frequency": 5
        },
        {
            "position": [
                0,
                1
            ],
            "module": "crypto",
            "symbol": "eth",
            "color": "white",
            "update_frequency": 5
        },
        {
            "position": [
                0,
                2
            ],
            "module": "crypto",
            "symbol": "hive",
            "color": "white",
            "update_frequency": 5
        },
        {
            "position": [
                0,
                4
            ],
            "module": "stock",
            "ticker": "SPY",
            "color": "white",
            "update_frequency": 60,
            "api_key": "****************************************"
        },
        {
            "position": [
                3,
                4
            ],
            "module": "hive_witness",
            "witness": "themarkymark",
            "color": "white",
            "update_frequency": 60
        }
    ]
}

Everything was built to be modular and as if it was a commercial product in case I want to throw it up on Github and share it.

One thing it is missing and I haven't done yet is being able to connect it to my PC to act as a keyboard device so I can control things like muting my microphone and executing commands. I am on the fence if I want to go ahead and do this. Right now it acts as an independent computer with no access to anything that needs additional security.

If I hook it to my computer, I can do things like mute my microphone, launch applications, see what song I am playing, and a number of other things. I will then have to worry about security as the device will have access to my system and it is easy to modify code on the SD card without me knowing easily. As of right now, I think I will leave it the way it is. The only thing I think I will miss is the red/white icon for muting my microphone I really like being able to see when my mic is muted and easily click the button to change it. I use my mic a lot for gaming and a daily market call I do in the AM on weekdays.

I really love the size of this device and the fact I get the full screen real estate to work with. The grid is completely customization, I chose a 5x4 layout but you can set it to any layout you want. There is also a dark/light mode you can choose to adapt to your environment. I will probably add an option to auto change to light mode in the day and dark at night in addition to the Dark/Light options I have now. I'm not sure I'd use it but it would be a nice feature.

I am trying to think of other features I want to implement. One I know I will do is ETH:BTC ratio, I frequently monitor this, and usually use Trading View to keep an eye on it to know when the best time to swap assets is. I also want to add some graphs to the display.

Each button can be clicked and will force an update ahead of schedule. I think I have enough room to have a mini graph at the bottom of the price in each button to show the daily trend, although I wouldn't be able to make it that detailed. I do have a dedicated ultra wide screen above my main monitor running trading view 24/7. It's just a lot less effort to check prices quickly while doing things with this. In the morning, I am usually watching trading view for most of the early hours of the US market.

The entire project is built in Python w/ Tkinker for the UI and only requires the requests module. It probably would even run on a Pi Zero W which is only like $10-$15.

It does currently run under X using Raspberry OS. There are ways to get it to run without X but it would be far more complicated to use a game engine or something similar to deal with the frame buffer directly.

Got any ideas what I can add?

Why you should vote me as witness

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“@themarkymark’s 5.1K Hive Power Curation Scam: How Scam Farms Exploit Hive’s Reward System”

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers @themarkymark’s curation rewards from the Buildawhale scam farm—over 5,100 HP in 20 days. The blockchain reveals his exploitation of Hive’s ecosystem.

To @themarkymark:

You talk about burning HBD and Hive, but your curation rewards tell a different story. Let’s expose the scam farm profits you’re hiding in plain sight.

1. The Numbers Don’t Lie: @themarkymark’s Scam Farm Payday

Check the data from @themarkymark’s activity log:

  • Curation Rewards (20 Days):
    • Total HP Earned: 5,100.449 HP (~$1199.3772 USD).
    • Annual Projection Over: ~$20,457 USD At todays price (if sustained).

Key Question:
How does a self-proclaimed “Hive advocate” earn thousands in rewards by voting on scam farms like @buildawhale?

2. The Scam Farm Connection

@themarkymark’s rewards flow directly from @buildawhale’s fraudulent operations:

  • Buildawhale’s Modus Operandi:

    • Floods Hive with spam comments and bot votes.
    • Siphons rewards via delegations from @blocktrades (2.3M HP). Wallet Proof.

  • @themarkymark’s Role:

    • Defends @buildawhale while downvoting critics.
    • Uses his influence to normalize scam farming.

3. The Hypocrisy: “Burning HBD” vs. Scam Profits

You claim to care about Hive’s health but profit from its exploitation:

  • Burned Tokens: A drop in the ocean compared to your scam farm earnings.
  • Curation Rewards: Your 5,100 HP in 20 days comes from fraudulent voting—not genuine engagement.

The Irony:
You accuse others of harming Hive while you’re one of its biggest parasites.

4. Why This Matters for Hive

Scam farms like @buildawhale:

  • Steal rewards from honest creators.
  • Centralize power in the hands of a few.
  • Drive away old and new users with toxic spam.

The Bigger Picture:
@themarkymark’s actions are part of a larger pattern of abuse by top accounts. See our full exposés.

5. Bilpcoin’s Message to @themarkymark

Stop pretending to care about Hive. Your curation rewards from scam farms expose your true priorities.

To the Community:

Call to Action: Reclaim Hive’s Integrity

  1. Audit the Scammers: Use tools to track delegations and rewards.
  2. Spread Awareness: Share this post to expose the grift.
  3. Hold Leaders Accountable: Silence isn’t an option—transactions don’t lie.

#HiveBlockchain #ScamFarmsExposed #CurationAbuse #BlockchainTransparency #Bilpcoin

:** Scam farm curation rewards, Hive exploitation, blockchain hypocrisy.

@themarkymark:
Keep farming, keep scamming, and keep downvoting. The blockchain is watching—and we’re not going anywhere.

Sincerely,
The Bilpcoin Team

“@jacobtothe’s Downvote Spree: A Desperate Attempt to Bury Hive’s Scandals”

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin documents @jacobtothe’s relentless downvoting of exposés while ignoring @themarkymark and @buildawhale’s ongoing scam farms. The blockchain reveals the truth they fear.

To @jacobtothe:

You’re still at it—downvoting our posts while ignoring the 2.4M Hive power scam farm your friends run. Let’s break down your latest suppression tactics and the corruption you protect.

1. The Downvote Diary: Your Latest Attacks

Your voting activity speaks louder than your words. Here’s what you and your cronies did today:

  • @bpcvoter1’s -15% Downvote on “remember-us-keni-bpc-ai-music”
  • @bpcvoter1’s -10% Downvotes on “poisoned-roots-mc-franko” and “paper-tigers-mc-franko”
  • @zirochka’s 10% Upvote on “re-jacobtothe-sst5dn” (A rare ally? Or a distraction?)

Full Log: https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

2. The Scam Farm You Protect: @buildawhale’s 2.4M Grift

You downvote us but stay silent on @buildawhale’s scam farm—funded by @blocktrades and operated by @themarkymark. Here’s what you’re hiding:

3. The Hypocrisy: “ @Freedom” on Hive?

You claim Hive is a @meritocracy, yet:

  • Good content gets downvoted (e.g., our exposés).
  • Scam farms get upvotes and delegations.

Example:

4. Why You Fear the Truth

Your downvotes aren’t about “quality”—they’re about control. You protect scam farms because:

  1. They Profit You: Curation rewards flow to your network.
  2. They Silence Dissent: Downvotes bury investigations into your corruption.
  3. They Maintain Power: A centralized cabal (you, @themarkymark, @blocktrades) decides who “succeeds” on Hive.

5. The Community’s Wake-Up Call

Hive deserves better than this. Ask yourself:

  • Why does @blocktrades delegate millions to scam farms?
  • Why do @jacobtothe and @themarkymark downvote truth-tellers but promote spam?
  • Why hasn’t Hive’s leadership stopped this abuse?

Evidence to Share:

Call to Action: Stop the Corruption

  1. Investigate: Follow the links above.
  2. Demand Accountability: Tag witnesses and leaders—ask why scam farms thrive.
  3. Join Bilpcoin: We’re fighting for transparency. Every share of this post helps.

#HiveBlockchain #DownvoteCartel #ScamFarmsExposed #BlockchainTruth #Bilpcoin

Downvote all you want, @jacobtothe. The blockchain doesn’t forget, and neither do we. Keep protecting scammers—we’ll keep exposing them.

Sincerely,
The Bilpcoin Team

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"The Scam Farm Kingpin: @themarkymark’s 2.4M Hive Power Grift Exposed"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin reveals how @themarkymark and @buildawhale scam Hive through massive delegations, bot networks, and downvote abuse. The data is clear—this is a money-printing scheme, not community-building.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: @buildawhale’s 2.4M Power Play

Let’s dive into the cold, hard facts from @buildawhale’s wallet:

  • Staked HIVE (HP):

    • Total: 2,405,512.978 HP (~$63,931.240 USD).
    • Delegated to @buildawhale: 2,341,581.738 HP—over 97% of his power comes from delegations, not organic growth.

  • The Puppet Master:

    • Biggest Delegator: @blocktrades contributes 2,341,524 HP (99.9% of received delegations). Coincidence? Or a deliberate power grab to control Hive’s reward system?

  • Power-Down Schedule:

    • Next Unstake: 4,740.829 HIVE in 3 days.
    • Remaining: 13 weeks of scheduled withdrawals.
      Leaving just enough to keep the scam farm operational? Classic grifter math.

@themarkymark’s Hypocrisy: “I Care About Hive”

@themarkymark claims to care about Hive, yet his actions tell a different story:

  1. The Bot Army:

    • 1,000+ Alt Accounts: Siphoning rewards through low-effort spam posts and self-votes.
    • Daily Farming: Check @buildawhale’s comments— repetitive spam.

  2. Downvote-as-a-Weapon:

    • Targeting Critics: Silencing truth-tellers while protecting scam farms.
    • Evidence Here: @themarkymark’s activity log shows consistent downvotes against honest creators.

  3. The “Money Printer” Lie:

    • BuildaWhale’s APR: 12.99%? More like 100% BS. This isn’t about rewards—it’s about exploiting Hive’s system to enrich himself and his allies.

The Blockchain Exposes Everything

Every transaction, delegation, and downvote is public. Let’s connect the dots:

  • @blocktrades’ Role:
    Why does he delegate 2.3M HP to @buildawhale? Is this a coincidence, or is he complicit in the scam?

  • The Pattern:

    • Step 1: Amass power through delegations.
    • Step 2: Use bot networks to farm rewards.
    • Step 3: Downvote competitors and critics into oblivion.

  • The Truth Hurts:
    @themarkymark’s power-down schedule reveals he’s liquidating assets while maintaining control. This isn’t community stewardship—it’s a cash grab.

Why This Matters for Hive’s Future

This isn’t just about one scammer—it’s about systemic corruption:

  1. Centralized Power:
    A handful of bad actors control Hive’s rewards, stifling innovation and driving away creators.

  2. Toxic Culture:
    Downvote brigades and bot farms make Hive feel unwelcoming to newcomers.

  3. Your Choice:
    Will you stay silent while Hive burns, or demand accountability?

Bilpcoin’s Call to Action

We’re not here to attack individuals—we’re here to expose corruption and save Hive:

Conclusion: It’s Over for the Scammers
@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and their enablers can downvote us all they want, but transactions don’t lie. The blockchain reveals their greed, hypocrisy, and abuse.

To the scammers: Power down, walk away, and let Hive thrive without you.

To the community: The truth is out. Now it’s time to act.

#HiveBlockchain #ScamFarmsExposed #DownvoteAbuse #Bilpcoin #BlockchainTransparency

"Exposed: The Downvote Cartel & Scam Farms Plaguing Hive Blockchain"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers coordinated downvote abuse and scam farming operations by @jacobtothe, @themarkymark, and @buildawhale. Learn how these actions harm Hive and why transparency is critical.

The Downvote Cartel’s Latest Suppression Tactics

Hive’s promise of decentralization is under threat by a network of bad actors using coordinated downvotes to silence critics. Recent activity from accounts like @bpcvoter3, @bpcvoter2, and @bpcvoter1 reveals a pattern of downvote abuse targeting posts that expose corruption:

  • Examples of Suppression:
    • “to-jacobtothe-and-associated-accounts” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter3.
    • “uncovering-suspicious-activity-on-the-hive-blockchain…” downvoted -15% by @bpcvoter3.
    • “snake-trail-lady-zaza-bpc-ai-music” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter1.

Why This Matters:
These downvotes aren’t random—they’re calculated attacks to suppress dissent. Check @jacobtothe’s activity log to see his relentless targeting of truth-tellers.

@jacobtothe: Silence Over Accountability

@jacobtothe claims to care about Hive but consistently downvotes investigations into his associates. His actions:

  1. Ignoring Evidence:
    No rebuttal to Bilpcoin’s audits—just silence and downvotes.
  2. Enabling Scam Farms:
    Linked to @buildawhale, a known scam farm that exploits Hive’s reward system.
  3. Hypocrisy Unveiled:
    He lectures others about “good behavior” while protecting accounts that abuse the platform.

Hive corruption, downvote manipulation, scam farm exposure
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AI Lady Zaza We can't help but notice

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter3/unveiling-the-truth-a-deep-dive-into-hiveauctions-transactions

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bilpcoinbpc/comprehensive-analysis-of-punkteam-s-wallet-transactions

https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/dear-jacobtothe-your-claim-that-we-add-nothing-to-the-conversation-is-ironic-given-that-our-comments-consistently-expose

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/activities

Received: 2,339,631 HP @blocktrades 2,339,573 HP Aug 16, 2020 @nwjordan 24 HP May 27, 2018

https://peakd.com/@infovore/wallet

Received: 60,332 HP @arhag 60,332 HP Jul 12, 2017

https://peakd.com/@arhag/wallet

Delegated: 508,664 HP Search @acidyo 238,418 HP Jul 7, 2017 @promoted 88,228 HP Jul 10, 2017 @steemcleaners 60,931 HP Jul 26, 2017 @spaminator 60,756 HP Jan 17, 2018 @infovore

https://peakd.com/hive-167922/@bpcvoter2/the-truth-about-hive-exposing-corruption-and-building-a-better-future

https://hive.blog/hive-163521/@bpcvoter3/analyzing-buildawhale-s-hive-transactions-and-power-delegations

https://hive.blog/hive-180505/@bpcvoter1/dear-jacobtothe-it-s-fascinating-how-you-attempt-to-diagnose-us-with-terms-like-schizophrenic-or-accuse-us-of-being-on-some

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-suspicious-activity-analyzing-adm-s-transactions-on-the-hive-blockchain

https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-the-flow-of-hive-a-deep-dive-into-rockz-s-wallet-activity

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-suspicious-activity-analyzing-adm-s-transactions-on-the-hive-blockchain

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

https://hive.blog/hive-117638/@bilpcoinbpc/bpc-dogee

https://hive.blog/hive-168088/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-why-do-you-keep-downvoting-our-work-is-it-because-we-ve-exposed-the-unethical-practices-of-your-friends-and

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

https://hive.blog/hive-140084/@bpcvoter2/can-t-delete-me-keni-bpc-ai-music-aimusic

https://hive.blog/hive-163521/@bpcvoter1/deep-dive-into-meritocracy-s-activity-history-and-blockchain-audit

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/comments

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/activities

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/wallet

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/wallet

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/activities

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/comments

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/comments

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/activities

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/wallet

https://www.publish0x.com/the-dark-side-of-hive/the-scam-farm-kingpin-at-themarkymark-s-24m-hive-power-grift-xqqxqpp

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The above account is under a Writ of Excommunication. They remain unrepentant despite numerous warnings against their sins of spam, bearing false witness, and misuse of artificial intelligence. They have refused wise counsel and instruction to better behavior. They plead ignorance to the cause of their falling reputation, and ask questions about downvotes which have been answered on innumerable occasions already. Until they seek absolution, they are to be shunned by the community.

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That's pretty cool. I have been looking for some small good quality touch screens like that in the past, so I will have to remember this in the future when I need one. I have a streamdeck here in my office, but we really only use it to start and stop OBS studio. I needed something dummy proof to record the board meetings when I am not able to be here.

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One way you could have it “control” your pc is have code on your computer poll the Pi. That way the pi doesn’t ever have direct access, it would simply be running a tcp or even rest service that offers state info.

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“@themarkymark’s 5.1K Hive Power Curation Scam: How Scam Farms Exploit Hive’s Reward System”

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers @themarkymark’s curation rewards from the Buildawhale scam farm—over 5,100 HP in 20 days. The blockchain reveals his exploitation of Hive’s ecosystem.

To @themarkymark:

You talk about burning HBD and Hive, but your curation rewards tell a different story. Let’s expose the scam farm profits you’re hiding in plain sight.

1. The Numbers Don’t Lie: @themarkymark’s Scam Farm Payday

Check the data from @themarkymark’s activity log:

  • Curation Rewards (20 Days):
    • Total HP Earned: 5,100.449 HP (~$1199.3772 USD).
    • Annual Projection Over: ~$20,457 USD At todays price (if sustained).

Key Question:
How does a self-proclaimed “Hive advocate” earn thousands in rewards by voting on scam farms like @buildawhale?

2. The Scam Farm Connection

@themarkymark’s rewards flow directly from @buildawhale’s fraudulent operations:

  • Buildawhale’s Modus Operandi:

    • Floods Hive with spam comments and bot votes.
    • Siphons rewards via delegations from @blocktrades (2.3M HP). Wallet Proof.

  • @themarkymark’s Role:

    • Defends @buildawhale while downvoting critics.
    • Uses his influence to normalize scam farming.

3. The Hypocrisy: “Burning HBD” vs. Scam Profits

You claim to care about Hive’s health but profit from its exploitation:

  • Burned Tokens: A drop in the ocean compared to your scam farm earnings.
  • Curation Rewards: Your 5,100 HP in 20 days comes from fraudulent voting—not genuine engagement.

The Irony:
You accuse others of harming Hive while you’re one of its biggest parasites.

4. Why This Matters for Hive

Scam farms like @buildawhale:

  • Steal rewards from honest creators.
  • Centralize power in the hands of a few.
  • Drive away old and new users with toxic spam.

The Bigger Picture:
@themarkymark’s actions are part of a larger pattern of abuse by top accounts. See our full exposés.

5. Bilpcoin’s Message to @themarkymark

Stop pretending to care about Hive. Your curation rewards from scam farms expose your true priorities.

To the Community:

Call to Action: Reclaim Hive’s Integrity

  1. Audit the Scammers: Use tools to track delegations and rewards.
  2. Spread Awareness: Share this post to expose the grift.
  3. Hold Leaders Accountable: Silence isn’t an option—transactions don’t lie.

#HiveBlockchain #ScamFarmsExposed #CurationAbuse #BlockchainTransparency #Bilpcoin

:** Scam farm curation rewards, Hive exploitation, blockchain hypocrisy.

@themarkymark:
Keep farming, keep scamming, and keep downvoting. The blockchain is watching—and we’re not going anywhere.

Sincerely,
The Bilpcoin Team

“@jacobtothe’s Downvote Spree: A Desperate Attempt to Bury Hive’s Scandals”

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin documents @jacobtothe’s relentless downvoting of exposés while ignoring @themarkymark and @buildawhale’s ongoing scam farms. The blockchain reveals the truth they fear.

To @jacobtothe:

You’re still at it—downvoting our posts while ignoring the 2.4M Hive power scam farm your friends run. Let’s break down your latest suppression tactics and the corruption you protect.

1. The Downvote Diary: Your Latest Attacks

Your voting activity speaks louder than your words. Here’s what you and your cronies did today:

  • @bpcvoter1’s -15% Downvote on “remember-us-keni-bpc-ai-music”
  • @bpcvoter1’s -10% Downvotes on “poisoned-roots-mc-franko” and “paper-tigers-mc-franko”
  • @zirochka’s 10% Upvote on “re-jacobtothe-sst5dn” (A rare ally? Or a distraction?)

Full Log: https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

2. The Scam Farm You Protect: @buildawhale’s 2.4M Grift

You downvote us but stay silent on @buildawhale’s scam farm—funded by @blocktrades and operated by @themarkymark. Here’s what you’re hiding:

3. The Hypocrisy: “ @Freedom” on Hive?

You claim Hive is a @meritocracy, yet:

  • Good content gets downvoted (e.g., our exposés).
  • Scam farms get upvotes and delegations.

Example:

4. Why You Fear the Truth

Your downvotes aren’t about “quality”—they’re about control. You protect scam farms because:

  1. They Profit You: Curation rewards flow to your network.
  2. They Silence Dissent: Downvotes bury investigations into your corruption.
  3. They Maintain Power: A centralized cabal (you, @themarkymark, @blocktrades) decides who “succeeds” on Hive.

5. The Community’s Wake-Up Call

Hive deserves better than this. Ask yourself:

  • Why does @blocktrades delegate millions to scam farms?
  • Why do @jacobtothe and @themarkymark downvote truth-tellers but promote spam?
  • Why hasn’t Hive’s leadership stopped this abuse?

Evidence to Share:

Call to Action: Stop the Corruption

  1. Investigate: Follow the links above.
  2. Demand Accountability: Tag witnesses and leaders—ask why scam farms thrive.
  3. Join Bilpcoin: We’re fighting for transparency. Every share of this post helps.

#HiveBlockchain #DownvoteCartel #ScamFarmsExposed #BlockchainTruth #Bilpcoin

Downvote all you want, @jacobtothe. The blockchain doesn’t forget, and neither do we. Keep protecting scammers—we’ll keep exposing them.

Sincerely,
The Bilpcoin Team

Hive downvote cartel, scam farm exposé, blockchain corruption. buildawhalescam buildawhalefarm thedarksideofhive

"The Scam Farm Kingpin: @themarkymark’s 2.4M Hive Power Grift Exposed"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin reveals how @themarkymark and @buildawhale scam Hive through massive delegations, bot networks, and downvote abuse. The data is clear—this is a money-printing scheme, not community-building.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: @buildawhale’s 2.4M Power Play

Let’s dive into the cold, hard facts from @buildawhale’s wallet:

  • Staked HIVE (HP):

    • Total: 2,405,512.978 HP (~$63,931.240 USD).
    • Delegated to @buildawhale: 2,341,581.738 HP—over 97% of his power comes from delegations, not organic growth.

  • The Puppet Master:

    • Biggest Delegator: @blocktrades contributes 2,341,524 HP (99.9% of received delegations). Coincidence? Or a deliberate power grab to control Hive’s reward system?

  • Power-Down Schedule:

    • Next Unstake: 4,740.829 HIVE in 3 days.
    • Remaining: 13 weeks of scheduled withdrawals.
      Leaving just enough to keep the scam farm operational? Classic grifter math.

@themarkymark’s Hypocrisy: “I Care About Hive”

@themarkymark claims to care about Hive, yet his actions tell a different story:

  1. The Bot Army:

    • 1,000+ Alt Accounts: Siphoning rewards through low-effort spam posts and self-votes.
    • Daily Farming: Check @buildawhale’s comments— repetitive spam.

  2. Downvote-as-a-Weapon:

    • Targeting Critics: Silencing truth-tellers while protecting scam farms.
    • Evidence Here: @themarkymark’s activity log shows consistent downvotes against honest creators.

  3. The “Money Printer” Lie:

    • BuildaWhale’s APR: 12.99%? More like 100% BS. This isn’t about rewards—it’s about exploiting Hive’s system to enrich himself and his allies.

The Blockchain Exposes Everything

Every transaction, delegation, and downvote is public. Let’s connect the dots:

  • @blocktrades’ Role:
    Why does he delegate 2.3M HP to @buildawhale? Is this a coincidence, or is he complicit in the scam?

  • The Pattern:

    • Step 1: Amass power through delegations.
    • Step 2: Use bot networks to farm rewards.
    • Step 3: Downvote competitors and critics into oblivion.

  • The Truth Hurts:
    @themarkymark’s power-down schedule reveals he’s liquidating assets while maintaining control. This isn’t community stewardship—it’s a cash grab.

Why This Matters for Hive’s Future

This isn’t just about one scammer—it’s about systemic corruption:

  1. Centralized Power:
    A handful of bad actors control Hive’s rewards, stifling innovation and driving away creators.

  2. Toxic Culture:
    Downvote brigades and bot farms make Hive feel unwelcoming to newcomers.

  3. Your Choice:
    Will you stay silent while Hive burns, or demand accountability?

Bilpcoin’s Call to Action

We’re not here to attack individuals—we’re here to expose corruption and save Hive:

Conclusion: It’s Over for the Scammers
@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and their enablers can downvote us all they want, but transactions don’t lie. The blockchain reveals their greed, hypocrisy, and abuse.

To the scammers: Power down, walk away, and let Hive thrive without you.

To the community: The truth is out. Now it’s time to act.

#HiveBlockchain #ScamFarmsExposed #DownvoteAbuse #Bilpcoin #BlockchainTransparency

"Exposed: The Downvote Cartel & Scam Farms Plaguing Hive Blockchain"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers coordinated downvote abuse and scam farming operations by @jacobtothe, @themarkymark, and @buildawhale. Learn how these actions harm Hive and why transparency is critical.

The Downvote Cartel’s Latest Suppression Tactics

Hive’s promise of decentralization is under threat by a network of bad actors using coordinated downvotes to silence critics. Recent activity from accounts like @bpcvoter3, @bpcvoter2, and @bpcvoter1 reveals a pattern of downvote abuse targeting posts that expose corruption:

  • Examples of Suppression:
    • “to-jacobtothe-and-associated-accounts” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter3.
    • “uncovering-suspicious-activity-on-the-hive-blockchain…” downvoted -15% by @bpcvoter3.
    • “snake-trail-lady-zaza-bpc-ai-music” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter1.

Why This Matters:
These downvotes aren’t random—they’re calculated attacks to suppress dissent. Check @jacobtothe’s activity log to see his relentless targeting of truth-tellers.

@jacobtothe: Silence Over Accountability

@jacobtothe claims to care about Hive but consistently downvotes investigations into his associates. His actions:

  1. Ignoring Evidence:
    No rebuttal to Bilpcoin’s audits—just silence and downvotes.
  2. Enabling Scam Farms:
    Linked to @buildawhale, a known scam farm that exploits Hive’s reward system.
  3. Hypocrisy Unveiled:
    He lectures others about “good behavior” while protecting accounts that abuse the platform.

Hive corruption, downvote manipulation, scam farm exposure
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AI Lady Zaza We can't help but notice

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter3/unveiling-the-truth-a-deep-dive-into-hiveauctions-transactions

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bilpcoinbpc/comprehensive-analysis-of-punkteam-s-wallet-transactions

https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/dear-jacobtothe-your-claim-that-we-add-nothing-to-the-conversation-is-ironic-given-that-our-comments-consistently-expose

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/activities

Received: 2,339,631 HP @blocktrades 2,339,573 HP Aug 16, 2020 @nwjordan 24 HP May 27, 2018

https://peakd.com/@infovore/wallet

Received: 60,332 HP @arhag 60,332 HP Jul 12, 2017

https://peakd.com/@arhag/wallet

Delegated: 508,664 HP Search @acidyo 238,418 HP Jul 7, 2017 @promoted 88,228 HP Jul 10, 2017 @steemcleaners 60,931 HP Jul 26, 2017 @spaminator 60,756 HP Jan 17, 2018 @infovore

https://peakd.com/hive-167922/@bpcvoter2/the-truth-about-hive-exposing-corruption-and-building-a-better-future

https://hive.blog/hive-163521/@bpcvoter3/analyzing-buildawhale-s-hive-transactions-and-power-delegations

https://hive.blog/hive-180505/@bpcvoter1/dear-jacobtothe-it-s-fascinating-how-you-attempt-to-diagnose-us-with-terms-like-schizophrenic-or-accuse-us-of-being-on-some

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-suspicious-activity-analyzing-adm-s-transactions-on-the-hive-blockchain

https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-the-flow-of-hive-a-deep-dive-into-rockz-s-wallet-activity

https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-suspicious-activity-analyzing-adm-s-transactions-on-the-hive-blockchain

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

https://hive.blog/hive-117638/@bilpcoinbpc/bpc-dogee

https://hive.blog/hive-168088/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-why-do-you-keep-downvoting-our-work-is-it-because-we-ve-exposed-the-unethical-practices-of-your-friends-and

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

https://hive.blog/hive-140084/@bpcvoter2/can-t-delete-me-keni-bpc-ai-music-aimusic

https://hive.blog/hive-163521/@bpcvoter1/deep-dive-into-meritocracy-s-activity-history-and-blockchain-audit

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/comments

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/activities

https://peakd.com/@themarkymark/wallet

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/wallet

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/activities

https://peakd.com/@usainvote/comments

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/comments

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/activities

https://peakd.com/@buildawhale/wallet

https://www.publish0x.com/the-dark-side-of-hive/the-scam-farm-kingpin-at-themarkymark-s-24m-hive-power-grift-xqqxqpp

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The above account is under a Writ of Excommunication. They remain unrepentant despite numerous warnings against their sins of spam, bearing false witness, and misuse of artificial intelligence. They have refused wise counsel and instruction to better behavior. They plead ignorance to the cause of their falling reputation, and ask questions about downvotes which have been answered on innumerable occasions already. Until they seek absolution, they are to be shunned by the community.

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"The total cost of this project so far would be $60 for the screen, $45 for the Pi, and $10 for the SD card."

Just out of curiosity, I wonder if you could provide an estimate of the value of the code. I realize it's FOSS, but that has economic value that just isn't financialized, and instead is contributed to the market that makes it valuable to non-coders, like me.

Pretty impressive chops.

Thanks!

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I don’t think it has much value as the software for the official device is free and open source alternatives exist although limited.

I mostly built it for trust and doing exactly what I want.

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