Calcium Jones

Living on the trash planet, wrapped in plastic.

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@LBabbs It's still out there somewhere...

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@sublime Had the '89 vision

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@SamuelDAThomas @MySportsUpdate You would think

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@Michaelsnelsn37 @archeohistories I see monke

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@archeohistories Sometimes...

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The log drives must have been a sight to behold. This one looks like it was being managed by the whole family. (1930s)

Scenes like this were once common across North America, especially in heavily forested regions near rivers and lakes. Log drives were a primary method of transporting timber before modern trucking and rail networks became widespread. After trees were felled during winter, logs were stacked and then released into rivers during spring thaws, when swollen waterways could carry massive quantities of wood downstream to sawmills.

What makes this image striking is the human scale of the operation. Entire families often participated in logging work, particularly during the Great Depression, when every able body contributed to survival. Men, women, and even children helped guide, balance, and separate logs using long pike poles. The work was dangerous and physically exhausting. Slippery bark, rolling timber, freezing water, and sudden jams could turn fatal in seconds.

Log drivers needed extraordinary balance and quick reflexes, running across moving logs to break jams before pressure built up and caused catastrophic releases. Despite the risks, the work was essential to supplying lumber for homes, railroads, factories, and ships at a time when wood remained the backbone of industrial expansion.

By the mid twentieth century, log drives began to disappear as environmental concerns grew and mechanized transport proved safer and more efficient. Today, images like this preserve a fleeting moment when rivers themselves served as highways, and family labor powered an industry that shaped entire regions.

Some log drivers deliberately wore spiked boots called caulk boots, designed to grip wet timber, but even with them, logging consistently ranked among the deadliest jobs in early twentieth century America.

© History Pictures

#archaeohistories

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@MorrayGost @BleacherReport Ur a fag

[Wonderman @WondermanNation]

🚀 Friendly reminder, Wonderman Nation! Our LIVE AMA lands June 22nd at 8 AM CEST / 11 PM PDT / 4 PM AEST.

Can’t make it live? No worries—blast your questions over in our Telegram community channel and we’ll cover them during the stream. See you there! 🎙️✨
$WNDR
Join our telegram here 👇
https://t.co/asb7pSrncx

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

✨⚙️ State of the Chain: Scrolls Will Be Recorded! ⚙️✨

The prophecy has shifted…
Our State of the Chain will now be a pre-recorded transmission — featuring the legendary duo:
🔥 Bill the Bold
✨ Garth the Wise

They're brewing answers and decoding the mysteries of Phoenix... but they need your questions first!
📜 Drop your inquiries into the sacred scroll (aka the form) and help shape the tale here (https://t.co/bndBN2WHhP)

⚠️ No question is too deep, no topic too arcane. Just don’t ask them to reveal the secret spell behind Brooke’s disappearance.
(Spoiler: he's on a side quest battling bugs in the shadow realm. Send snacks.) 🐛⚔️

And remember — likes power the chain. Hit that ❤️ so we know you’re alive out there, wanderers of the web3 realm! $SOUL

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

April is here, and with it comes new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the kind of magic that only time will reveal—get ready👀
$SOUL

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

🚀 Phoenix Public Testing is LIVE! 🔥 $SOUL

We’re in the home stretch—Phantasma Phoenix is closer than ever to finishing the upgrade and mainnet going live! Here’s what you need to know:

What’s Happening Now

✅ Public testing has begun! You can now:

Report a bug here: https://t.co/htQN269Nuw
Download the latest Poltergeist Lite wallet
Set the Nexus to Testnet
Start making test transactions

What you can and what you can't test right now:

🔹Network and Features

✅ Block Producers
✅ RPC Nodes
✅ Explorer
✅ Poltergeist Lite (wallet)
✅ Pavillion Hub (platform)
✅ Ecto (wallet)
⏱️ Wallet naming

🔹SOUL

✅ View in Wallet
✅ Send/Receive
✅ Storage Fees
✅ Stake
✅ Unstake
✅ Inflation
⏱️ Burning
⏱️ SM Rewards Distribution

🔹KCAL

✅ View in Wallet
✅ Send/Receive
✅ Claim
✅ Spent per TX
⏱️ Burned per TX
⏱️ Burn on demand
⏱️ Rewards for BPs

🔹Crown NFT

✅ View in Wallet
✅ Increasing KCAL Claim
⏱️ Send/Receive
⏱️ Increasing SM Rewards

🔹NFTs

✅ View in Wallet
⏱️ Send/Receive
⏱️ Minting

🔹Contracts (FTs and NFTs)

✅ Built in contracts
⏱️ TOMB contracts
⏱️ Other contracts

🔹Sidechains

⏱️ Deploy new sidechains
⏱️ Swaps

‼️Please be aware that the testnet will have some test-explorer resets during this period of testing - usually after resetting it’s likely to be up again in an hour or so. If you’re getting failed txs please check with the team on our official Telegram group because most likely it would not be a bug, but the chain or the RPC nodes are being tested with resets. The team will be able to confirm within minutes on our community chat.

What’s Next

🔹 Poltergeist Wallet Update:

Any updates will be published on GitHub

🔹 Roadmap & Testing Schedule:

A structured testing roadmap is ready
Testnet goes live today

🔹 NFT Transactions:

All Phantasma NFTs are live on Phoenix, and visible on chain, and in your wallets.
Sending/receiving NFTs is working, but not fully battle tested.
NFT transactions will be finalized after mainnet launch to avoid possible delays

🔹 Soul Master Rewards:

Currently being verified & double-checked
Rewards will be distributed after mainnet launch

The Road to Mainnet

With less then a week left in March, we’re on track for the Phoenix Mainnet Go Live! Soon, users will be able to move SOUL & KCAL freely.
The dedication of the GOATi team has been nothing short of exemplary. Phoenix is not just a revival—it’s an evolution, bringing unparalleled security, stability, and scalability to Phantasma.

Web3 Gaming on Phantasma Phoenix

With upcoming releases like:

🎮 Wonderman
🚀 Ascent Resurgence
🏁 Race Hub & 22 Racing Series (Multiplayer)
…Phantasma Phoenix will redefine Web3 gaming.

📜 Clear documentation is coming soon to help developers seamlessly integrate Phantasma Phoenix’s powerful features into their projects.

It’s been a tough road, but for all our dedicated community members & developers, the Phoenix shall rise! 🔥

💙 Your Phantasma Team

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@PhantasmaChain This is a gamechanger.

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

🚀 Did you know? Owning a Hypercar NFT in
@22RacingSeries
gives you free access to
@RaceHubGame

Enjoy seamless cross-platform interoperability.
Pretty cool, right?

Check it out here: https://t.co/NvSXMGDeBD #RaceHub #22RacingSeries #NFT #gaming
$SOUL

[Crimson Soul @Redcrimsonsoul]

The @PhantasmaChain Phoenix Upgrade is about to land,and it will be a seismic shift for blockchain tech!This isn’t just an update—it’s a revolution powered by blockchain 4.0,bringing lightning-fast transaction speeds,rock-solid security,and scalability that could leave other chains scrambling to keep up.With its unique Smart NFT technology,Phantasma Phoenix lets developers craft dynamic,evolving digital assets that could transform #Web3 gaming and decentralized apps (dApps) into mainstream juggernauts.Add in its near-instant,low-cost transactions, and you’ve got a blockchain that’s not just innovative—it’s irresistible. This upgrade could be the spark that ignites widespread adoption,making blockchain as intuitive for gamers and creators as it is for crypto diehards.The future’s bright,and it’s rising from the ashes with Phantasma Phoenix! #PhantasmaPhoenix #BlockchainRevolution #Web3Future #AI #gaming
$soul $wndr

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

🌍😃 Happy International Day of Happiness! 🎉✨

In Web3, happiness is true ownership, low fees, and endless possibilities! 🏆🎮
Whether you're gaming, collecting NFTs, or building the future—Web3 gives you the freedom to create & connect like never before.

$SOUL

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

🚀 Fun Web3 facts you need to know!

💰 The global Web3 market is projected to reach $65.78B by 2032!

🎮 Gaming dominates Web3, accounting for 45% of all blockchain activity.

🏦 Nearly 50% of finance apps already use Web3 tech for secure transactions.

👟 Big brands are integrating Web3 into their business models.

👾 In July 2024, Web3 apps hit 10M daily active users, a 40% increase from the last quarter!

And speaking of next-gen Web3… Phantasma Gen4 is setting the stage for the fastest & most efficient smart NFT ecosystem yet. Stay tuned! 🔥👀
$SOUL

[Phantasma Phoenix @PhantasmaChain]

Decentralized social media is another way of diversifying your content creation platforms and can be a strategic move to maximize your revenue streams and increase your audience reach. By being early adopters you, as a creator, can position yourselves at the forefront of innovation.

Relying solely on one platform can be risky. If the platform experiences issues or changes its policies, it could significantly impact your income.

Different platforms attract different demographics. By creating content on multiple platforms, you can reach a wider audience and increase your brand exposure.

Decentralized social media platforms often offer alternative monetization models, such as tips, subscriptions, or token rewards. This can provide additional revenue streams beyond traditional advertising.

While you may earn less on an ad-free platform initially, the long-term benefits of diversification can outweigh the short-term financial gains. By building a strong presence on multiple platforms, you can create a more sustainable and resilient content creation business.

Which centralized or decentralized platforms work best for you and what has been your experience? Aside from X which platforms do you feel are Web3/crypto friendly?

$SOUL

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@GMRadford1 @PhantasmaChain Address is calciumjones of course

[Calcium Jones @CalciumJones]

@GMRadford1 @PhantasmaChain $SOUL @PhantasmaChain

[GMRadford @GMRadford1]

New $SOUL giveaway starts today. 500 going in the pot. Just like and retweet this, drop your Phantasma wallet public address, you must be staking minimum 250 SOUL and following @PhantasmaChain. All entries have a rollover entry. Closes 9th Jan. Good Luck!

#phantasma #giveaway