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2025 has been quite a year, eh? I have learnt and processed so much, despite having believed that my brain was full. So, I thought it fitting to dub 2025 as "Epiphany"... there has just been so much positivity and realisation; my two cents wants me to believe that it's what acquiring wisdom is. Do you think it could be so?

The last half has been a manic but positive one for me, which has resulted in an unanticipated gap in my blog. However, I miss this space. The Blockchain still and always has a dear spot in my heart, and I'm desirous of reconnecting with the tribe in the coming year, so don't be fucking strangers now, ok?

I have so much to share. My draft box has been full, sitting in limbo, but as soon as I find my rhythm, I'll dance publish them all. I promise not to bloody bore you!

Have you had the chance to reflect on the year as yet? I hope you'll do so, on both the negative and positive aspects, because that's how we learn and identify our shortcomings, as well as realise just how far you've come, despite feeling like you're treading still waters.

I'm feeling grateful and always appreciative of having the free space on the blockchain, with people from every corner of the globe, where I delight in sharing my daily nuances and life, and I'm looking forward to actively reading and learning more from you all.

... But before we bow out of 2025 (the year of the Wood Snake, of shedding old skin) into 2026 (the year of the Fire Horse, where I hope to grow in all aspects of my life), I leave these five virtues (my moral compass), which I trust will have a positive impact on your lives throughout 2026 and beyond.

Wisdom to know your path
Benevolence to lead with a kind heart
Sincerity to stay true to your spirit
Courage to embrace the new
Patience to let your energy bloom in its own time

As I said, 2025 was a year of epiphany – where the more I learnt, the more I felt like I knew nothing, and it gave me inspiration to keep exploring different avenues and the courage to detour from places and things that no longer aligned. An epiphany of connecting dots and solving life puzzles that subconsciously shaped me... back to my authentic self.

I don't do resolutions, but I think it's a good idea to set your "intention" for 2026, and I'm keen to know what's leading you.

I find myself leaning into "patience", dismissing the "giddy-up" mindset, because it's the virtue that allows the best things to grow at their own pace, and I'm going to need a lot of it for some projects that I'm working on for 2026 and beyond.

Happy New Year, 2026!

Irie Love!

Milly ❤️

PS. The image above is mine, of me, taken by me during the sunset hour in nature, doing Snake Qigong. Whereas, the video is also my original property that was recorded by me. :)

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Thank you very much, Ewkaw, and all the very best to you and the team for 2026!

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Dear Milly! Happy New Year to you. You're one of the last people I'm writing to in 2025, but I'm glad it's you, especially because of the reflection you wrote, which perfectly matches my feelings. Yes, Epiphany would be the name for 2025. I don't know if it's because of my age or my experiences, but I had a rebirth, and I'm at peace with myself, even though December was a little crazy. I've made progress with the first four virtues you share here, and I think for the new year I need to practice patience; it seems that's where I tend to stumble over the same obstacle. I hope to read you more often when you have a chance to return. I always find inspiration on your blog. Hugs!!!

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Hey Jesus!
Wow! It's so good to hear you owning your power. I think that when we put a lot of work into ourselves, it's only right to take a moment and personally acknowledge and thank ourselves for believing in ourselves.
Those are strong virtues that I close my Qigong practice with. Each holds merit, and you'll be even stronger once you exercise patience with yourself and trust the timing. We all want to see results and sometimes miss out on the little things that really add to our overall growth.
I'm pleased you find value in my blogs, and it's great to be back here.
All the best for 2026!

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Hey @millycf1976 friend!😀👋 It's so good to hear from you! 🙏... Beautiful post, very thoughtful and full of good vibes!... My "intention" for 2026 is "discipline" because I think I'm very disorganized in my life routines! 🤷‍♂ I hope I can overcome that!... I send my best wishes to you and those around you in this new year!... I'll be waiting for you here on #Hive ♦️ with all that new stuff you have in drafts! 😀👍

!discovery
!PIZZA

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Hello, Jesus! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Discipline

Wow! That's a powerful one to not only identify as lacking but also take on.
Somehow, that's an innate strength of mine, and I can be quite a disciplinarian too, when the need arises. 🙃

You are soulful, so I don't think that it will be too difficult a virtue for you to implement in your daily life.

I wish you and the ones around you a lovely new year.

... and yes, I'll try to stay on top of my blog and, moreover, catch up with others in this space. 😄

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This really speaks to me. “Epiphany” is a great name for 2025. It sounds like a year of real growth and learning. I love the virtues you shared, especially patience. I am glad you are back, welcome back, your space is still here, and I’m glad you’re returning with full energy.

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Thank you for the warm welcome. It's great to be back. I've never had a specific schedule or done frequent posting because I go with where my energy takes me. However, I won't wait so long to check in again.

I’m glad you’re returning with full energy.

This is a big compliment that I'll reflect on throughout the year, to use as an anchor when navigating through low-energy periods.

Wishing you a lovely start to the new year and a great year ahead. :)

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Happy New year! yes its true theres a lot that happened in 2025 but still grateful! hoping this 2026 that all our lives will be easier and that we will include everything we learned last year. im happy to know you here too and i want to read your blogs in the future to learn and relate hehe.

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Thanks for your kind words, and all good wishes to you too.
I'm sure we'll see each other across the Blockchain. :)

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beautifully said !LADY
I love your focus on intention over resolution, especially patience. It’s something I’m also leaning into after years of rushing my own timelines.
Goodluck!

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Wow, Jane! Thank you for your beautiful message.
You made me smile.
All the very best wishes for today and onwards.

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I hope you have a very good 2026, it's great to see your attitude.
My best wishes, I hope you have an excellent year.

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Thanks a lot, and all the best to you too, for 2026 and beyond.:)))

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Happy New Year! 😉 It's been lovely to hear from you. Working on my patience is a big goal for this year, Milly. I've been working on it for a few months now too... It's so difficult, haha!
I look forward to your words of wisdom.

I wish you and your loved ones love, health and prosperity in 2026.

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Hey Nanixxx, Happy New Year, and all the best for 2026!
Thanks for your kind message.
Exercising patience is indeed one of the hardest things to do when we really want something, but everything always falls into its place at the right time.
I noticed your community, so I'll swing by there sometimes. :)))

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Hello!

I noticed your community, so I'll swing by there sometimes. :)))

Wow... Well, you’ll be more than welcome! 😍

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The Great Illusion: How @guiltyparties Built an Empire on Empty Promises

Prologue: The Mask of Benevolence

There is a particular kind of tragedy in watching a wolf dress itself in shepherd's clothing, not to protect the flock, but to shear it bare while convincing the sheep they are being cared for.

Today, we pull back the curtain on @guiltyparties.

To the casual observer, this account appears to be a hub of charity, a distributor of aid, a beacon of hope in the Hive ecosystem. The transaction history is a cascade of outgoing transfers: thousands of HIVE and HBD flowing to gpwallet accounts, to individuals in need, to "medical emergencies," to "food funds," to "rent." The memos speak of compassion: "dog's vet," "towards surgery cost," "Christmas event and gifts for the children."

But look closer. Follow the money. And you will find not a charity, but a centralized banking cartel disguised as a community fund. You will find a system where power is concentrated, transparency is an illusion, and the "help" provided is merely the interest paid on a loan of trust that can never be repaid.

We expose the truth: @guiltyparties runs a massive farm, a shadow bank, and a political machine, all while pretending to be a simple benefactor.

I. The Architecture of the Shadow Bank

Figure 1: The Wallet Network (The Shell Game)

THE GUILTYPARTIES ECOSYSTEM
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Central Hub: @guiltyparties
│
├── The Distribution Arms (Dozens of "gpwallet" accounts)
│   ├── @gpwallet, @gpwallet2, @gpwallet3... @gpwallet30
│   ├── Function: Receive large lump sums from HQ
│   └── Function: Disburse funds to end-users or exchanges
│
├── The Laundering Layer (@bdhivesteem)
│   ├── Pattern: gpwallets send HIVE → @bdhivesteem
│   ├── Action: @bdhivesteem swaps HIVE for HBD via internal orders
│   └── Result: Clean stablecoins ready for reuse or export
│
└── The Power Base (@spaminator, @logic, @hivewatchers)
    ├── @spaminator: Receives delegation (20k HP) & funds logic
    ├── @logic: Receives steady weekly stipend (~50-100 HIVE)
    └── @hivewatchers: Receives operational funding
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Analyst Note: This is not charity; this is corporate structure. The use of dozens of numbered wallets obscures the total volume of flow and makes auditing nearly impossible for the average user.

The Implication:
Why does a charity need 30+ numbered wallets? Why does it need to route funds through @bdhivesteem to convert currency before distribution? The answer is control. By fragmenting the treasury, @guiltyparties creates a labyrinth that protects the central hoard from scrutiny while maintaining absolute authority over who eats and who starves.

II. The Mechanical Symphony of Control

Based on on-chain transaction logs

While the public sees "gifts," the blockchain records transactions. And the patterns reveal a cold, calculated machine.

Figure 2: The Stipend System (@logic)

THE LOGIC STIPEND
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Recipient: @logic
Frequency: Weekly (every 7 days ±1 day)
Amount: ~50.00 to ~100.00 HIVE (precise decimals)
Duration: Continuous for years
Recent Examples:
• 50.066 HIVE (5 days ago)
• 100.051 HIVE (11 days ago)
• 49.985 HIVE (23 days ago)
• 75.249 HIVE (Mar 18, 2026)
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Verdict: This is not a donation; it is a salary. @logic is an employee of the @guiltyparties empire, paid to maintain the infrastructure (Spaminator, etc.) that enforces the cartel's will.

Figure 3: The Currency Mill (@bdhivesteem)

THE CONVERSION LOOP
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Step 1: @gpwallet30 receives 830.000 HIVE from @guiltyparties.
Step 2: @gpwallet30 sends 830.000 HIVE to @bdhivesteem.
Step 3: @bdhivesteem executes internal limit orders to swap HIVE for HBD.
Step 4: Repeat with @gpwallet10, @gpwallet2, etc.
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Observation:  HIVE were funneled through this mill. The sheer volume suggests @guiltyparties is acting as an unregulated central bank, minting stablecoin liquidity for its own network while bypassing open market price discovery.

III. The Narrative vs. The Ledger

The most dangerous lie is the one wrapped in truth. Yes, @guiltyparties does send money to people in need. The transactions are real. The memos are heart-wrenching. "Medical," "Food," "Surgery."

But consider the source.

When a warlord builds a school in the village he occupies, is he a philanthropist? Or is he buying silence?

The ledger shows that for every dollar given to the poor, ten dollars are moved between shell companies (gpwallets). For every memo about "feeding children," there is a silent transfer of thousands of HIVE to @logic to fund the bots that downvote dissenters.

The Truth:
The "charity" is the marketing budget. It is the cost of doing business for a cartel that seeks to dominate Hive's governance and culture. They give you crumbs to keep you from noticing they are eating the whole loaf.

IV. The Connection to the Downvote Machine

We cannot talk about @guiltyparties without talking about @spaminator and @hivewatchers.

The cycle is complete:

  1. Accumulate power and wealth (often via opaque means or early adoption advantages).
  2. Distribute small amounts to the public to build a reputation as a "benefactor."
  3. Fund the enforcement arm (@logic/@spaminator) to silence anyone who questions the source of the wealth.
  4. Repeat.

This is not community building. This is protection racketeering on the blockchain.

V. The Verdict: A Scam of Proportions

To call this a "scam" in the traditional sense might be too simple. It is more insidious. It is a governance scam.

  • The Promise: "We are here to help the needy."
  • The Reality: "We are here to control the narrative."

The use of dozens of gpwallet accounts serves no purpose other than obfuscation. A true charity publishes its ledgers. It does not hide behind gpwallet24 and gpwallet25. It does not route funds through internal swaps to avoid detection.

@guiltyparties has built a shadow state within Hive. They hold the purse strings, they hold the voting power (via delegates), and they hold the whip (via downvote bots). And they expect us to thank them for the privilege of being ruled.

Epilogue: The Reckoning

There is a particular courage in speaking truth to power, especially when that power holds the keys to your survival.

But the blockchain does not care about fear. It only records truth.

And the truth is this: You cannot build a free community on a foundation of centralized control. You cannot claim to be a benefactor while funding the silencing of your critics. You cannot pretend to be a saint when your ledger reads like a mob boss's ledger.

To the users of Hive: Do not be fooled by the breadcrumbs. Look at the bakery. See who owns the oven. See who controls the flour. And ask yourself: If I speak out against the baker, will I still be fed tomorrow?

The time for gratitude is over. The time for scrutiny is now.

Expose the farm.
Demand transparency.
Break the cartel.

— #Bilpcoin: We expose the truth, so you can confront it.

#HiveBlockchain #CryptoForensics #GuiltyParties #ShadowBank #DownvoteCartel #Transparency #BilpcoinTruth #StopTheAbuse

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