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21 Futures: Financial Fallout Anthology Competition
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The 21 Futures Financial Fallout Anthology Competition is open to entries of up to 3,000 words on the theme of ‘Financial Fallout’. Instead of an entry fee, writers must purchase a copy of 21 Futures: Tales from the Timechain. This can be the eBook (€7) or paperback (€15) version from the publisher’s website or Amazon. Save your order number and include it in your competition entry.
The winner shall receive US$1,000 (or equivalent local currency) by bank transfer or US$1,000 worth of bitcoin (at the time of transfer) on publication of the book (scheduled Mar 2025). They will also be awarded a feature interview, published and promoted by Konsensus Network, and an appearance on the 21 Futures podcast.
Second place shall receive $100 (same terms as the winner) and a podcast appearance. Third place shall receive the choice of any 3 books from bitcoinbook.shop in physical copy, delivered worldwide and a podcast appearance.
4th to 21st place receive a physical copy of the anthology, delivered worldwide, an author’s bio in the book (with one promotional link permitted), and an appearance on the online launch event.
So if you’ve got a story to tell about a possible future relating to financial fallout, get involved.
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