The Rise of @thestrider v2.0 – Because Bots Deserve Love Too!

Listen up, Hive community! Some of you are out here downvoting bots like it’s an Olympic sport, but guess what? We’re still building. We’re still believing. We’re still upgrading these bots like they’re getting ready for a Cyberpunk 2077 DLC (hopefully with fewer bugs).

And today, I bring you @thestrider v2.0! 🚀 (Okay, okay… technically, it’s still a bit in beta, but hey, so was the internet once.)

What’s New? Oh, Just Everything.

@thestrider used to be a simple tipping bot—cute, friendly, handing out little upvotes like a grandma sneaking you candy when your parents weren’t looking. But now? It’s curating, too! That’s right. If you post about your running or walking achievements, @thestrider will scan the Hive streets, find your sweaty dedication, and reward you with an upvote. Because let’s be honest, posting your workouts online is the real workout, right?

But here’s the deal: @thestrider is still a relatively small account. That means the upvotes are more “high five” than “life-changing bonus,” but that’s exactly why we’re here—to grow it, to power it up, to make it a Hive beast.

Want to Help? Here’s How You Win.

  1. Delegate HP to @thestrider! – The more power it has, the bigger the upvotes. And if you’re running or walking a lot, you’ll definitely want those sweet, sweet upvotes.
  2. Curation Rewards! – Delegators don’t just get to feel good about supporting the bot; they also get a chunk of the curation rewards (currently 20%, but increasing as the account levels up).
  3. Hold STR Tokens! – STR just got an upgrade, too. Holding it now means more than just tipping—it gets you extra STR and IDD in weekly payouts. More rewards, more incentives, more reasons to get involved.

Final Thoughts (Because You Know I Love a Good Rant)

Some people fear bots. Some people downvote them. But guess what? Automation is the future, and we’re here to make it work FOR you, not against you. @thestrider is growing, adapting, and soon, it will be one of the strongest fitness-curating forces on Hive.

So, if you believe in innovation, growth, and rewarding people for their hustle, now’s the time to back this project. And if you don’t? Well… you do you, but just know that one day, when @thestrider is an unstoppable force, you’ll wish you got in early. Just saying. 😉

Now, go take a walk. Or a run. And let the bots reward you for it.

🚀 Keep building. Keep innovating. Keep running toward the future. 🚀


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Oh, so that is one of your tokens! Will check it out... 🙂

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You have been a busy coding bee, @borniet! I love the changes to the bot and what it does! Very cool indeed! We should start implementing something like this for all the bots, each with their own niche. 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙

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Because they can get down.

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PIZZA!

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@tydynrain(5/10) tipped @borniet

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