#thecoilchallenge
Wondering what the buzz around #thecoilchallenge that even got Brad Garlinghouse all hyped up is all about? It is a really fun idea by RileyQ inspired on #thedollypartonchallenge, aiming to get to know the Coil community better.
How does it work?
Here's Riley's explanation from her original post:
After ten downright awesome Coil content creators have successfully accomplished the challenge placed upon them, it is now my turn to answer a few questions after Crypto Pilot tagged me. Thank you so much Randal for giving me the honor! And of course:
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So far we've got the following posts:
▫ RileyQ
▫️ Patricia C
▫️ AussieNinja
▫️ Patty B
▫️ Dani Torres
▫️ NickelNDime
▫️ Seth Stanley
▫️ Michael B
▫️ Crypto Pilot
I want to thank Randal for the questions he wrote for me in this challenge. I find it very thoughtful because it is a great opportunity to share my views on what in my opinion the Crypto space must not forget and also to raise awareness about One More Home and the huge global inadequate home crisis...
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First Question: If you could influence every single person currently in the crypto space of something what would that be and why?
Crypto is a paradigm shift where a lot of money has been made, and I believe there is still a lot to be made by investors. With that in mind I would ask everyone in the crypto space not to forget (specially when better days come) that not everyone has been so lucky to be presented with this huge opportunity. We live in a broken system that has created deep inequality in access to education and decent living conditions, and we should do our part in turning “leveling the playing field” into a lot more than a cool and bullish catchphrase.
And there is a lot of “leveling” to do. There are billions of people around the world living in survival mode, and I am not exaggerating:
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-global-poverty
A few facts from that article: “nearly ½ of the world’s population (more than 3 billion people) live on less than $2.50 a day(!!!), while over 1.3 billion live in extreme poverty less than $1.25 a day.”
Also, “1 billion children worldwide are living in poverty. According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.” I could go on and list the eleven facts and even more, but you get the picture.
Bottom line, let's make of crypto an opportunity for ourselves and for those who need it the most.
**Second Question: Why is it so important for you that you are a part of building homes for those in need?
**Being from El Salvador I grew up exposed to the hardship under which so many families live, or I should better say, get by. I have always wanted to do something to help change this and I have found the perfect mix between a generous and vibrant community (XRP Community), a unique fundraising ecosystem (XRP Tip Bot and Coil) and also an outstanding organization to team up with, that builds homes for those in need: New Story Charity.
El Salvador and so many other countries are really struggling to break the cycle of poverty because millions of families have not been given the opportunity to start their journey from the safety of a decent home.
We cannot demand from individuals to give their full potential to society if they and their families are permanently on survival mode.
In the end, it's not just about giving homes. It's about giving opportunity for those who desperately need it.
Third Question: If you could do one interview for your blog, and you only could ask three questions, who would you interview and what are the questions?
I would interview David Schwartz. and would probably ask him:
1. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
2. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for?
3. Describe your perfect Barbecue menu (as detailed as possible).
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**Fourth Question: The other three were kind of serious, so this one is a little lighter (maybe). Michael B was asked about 3 music albums for the rest of his life, I was asked about 1 song that I could listen to for the rest of my life, so, your question, music related, what, other than your National Anthem, is the most uplifting and patriotic song that you like to listen to?
**One song immediately came to my mind. Maybe it won't be the type of song you would've expected but it checks all the boxes:
Uplifting?✔️ Definitely. This song puts our whole national football (soccer) stadium to dance once they play it over the PA. 😂
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Patriotic ✔️Yes, this song is considered the Anthem of our Football National Team. There is no Salvadoran that doesn't know it...I guarantee you.
Now is my turn to tag a fellow Content Creator and it is my pleasure to tell Niels (Coil handle: @nvds88) you're it!
Niels is an extremely versatile writer in Coil. If you are a Coil reader and you are not following his travel adventures, his “dissecting the scene” movie and series synopsis and personal views about different topics, then you're doing it wrong!
Here are my four questions for Niels:
1. If you could spend a day in someone else’s shoes, whose shoes would they be? And why?
2. If you could invite 3 people, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would they be, and why?
3. What is the most heartwarming thing you’ve ever seen?
4. What is a dream you have that you’ve yet to achieve?
Dear Coil Subscriber: By reading this post you have helped fund a home for a family in need via the One More Home XRP fundraiser that supports New Story Charity. Thank you for your support!