Announcing HiveFest⁶ - 12 + 13 November 2021 - Return To The Metaverse

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I've been waiting     such a long time
Looking out for you
But you're not here
What's another year?

Johnny Logan, 1980

https://hivefe.st

Hey hey hey!
Writing this, listening to this somewhat melodramatic song. It pretty much captures my feeling. Memories of real life Hivefest's fading. But hope is growing we are getting back to normal. Here in The Netherlands people slowly start shaking eachother's hands. Yet the introduction of vaccination or health passports are obviously received with mix feelings. Travel restrictions are somewhat lifted but still pretty stringent. All in all this means a real life HiveFest is not in the cards for 2021. So we...

Return to the Metaverse

With last year's introduction of HiveFest in the metaverse we also saw the benefits of organising an event in VR: Low cost, low barrier to entry: It was by far the HiveFest with most visitors ever. Still it somewhat managed to capture some of that magic of getting that crazy bunch of folks together in one room and have some (digital) fun, while learning about fellow Hive and Hive related projects.

This year we do it all over again. Dust off your VR-goggles, or maybe grab a fresh pair with those Hive earnings? (Hive easily went up 500% this year) and install or update AltspaceVR and plug into the virtual reality.

AltspaceVR - our place in the metaverse

AltspaceVR is the premier place to attend live shows, meetups, cool classes, and ... you can learn, laugh, and gather with people on every major VR headset (and 2D desktop apps too). Just recently the 2nd edition of Virtual Burning Man was held in AltspaceVR.

You only need internet to join HiveFest 2021. With 360 audio in a 3D environment in which you can walk around, it really feels as if you are part of a communal gathering. Beyond discussions and presentations the AltspaceVR worlds also enable interaction through games, so fun ensues.

Without the need for lots of production, tech, locations, catering, hotel bookings, flights this year's HiveFest is rather affordable to execute. It will "just" cost a lot of time and some digital gear investments. It is why this version will again be free of charge to attend. Maybe you can even use the money you save on a ticket and travel expenses to obtain a VR headset? I have the Oculus Quest 2 from last year, but maybe better options are around... If you go for a VR goggle, do some research and check whether it supports AltspaceVR first!

Apps for VR headsets, Windows & Mac. Livestream too.
AltSpaceVR is available on VR headsets and desktop apps for Windows & Mac. See this link to get started. HiveFest⁶ will also be streamed live for consumption on any other device, but joining in the VR world is recommended.

Squatting some bugs

Although last year saw some warm up events which we mainly used to test running a large scale event infrastructure as well as livestreams and such, some bugs had been introduced during the live conference days. This made the experience less optimal for some users. Which I sincerely regret. I remember those unfortunate "?" question mark elements where others had pretty cool interactive conference badges and wristbands and other interactive apps running in the VR world. Also, we were running around last minute looking to find speakers lost in duplicated event worlds and were travelling across to replications only to find out they had just travelled to the place we just left :) This was a great learning. Those bugs should be eliminated this edition. That said, I also received tons of compliments, especially also from long time AltspaceVR users! Things can only get better.

HiveFest names announced soon

Hivefest program will consist of 2 days of short presentations, trips into the metaverse, art shows and what not. The program is still in the works and open to suggestions. Visit HiveFe.st to share your suggestions.

Register for free at hivefe.st!

Want to join in on 12 + 13 November? Here is what you should do right now:

  1. Register for HiveFe.st here
  2. Put on your goggles/desktop and install AltspaceVR
  3. Follow @hivefest on Hive & Twitter
  4. Join the Telegram group
  5. Setup your AltspaceVR account (read more) - Tip: use your Hive name as username for recognisability
  6. Customise your AltspaceVR avatar for originality and recognition

See you in the metaverse for HiveFest 2021!

@roelandp
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Will the tickets be as expensive as the SteemFest tickets?

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Just read the article and find out that the there is no ticket needed for admission.

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This event is awesome. I will join it . hehe

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I've registered.. but I'm having problems installing the altspacevr application. My computer does not support the application.

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Done, I will try to be there again!

See you all soo and hope we all have a good party when its on.

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Ooh! It's a shame not to meet up in person, but the VR experience last time was still cool. I 'met' a lot of people there for a chat.

There were some issues with the experience. Using AltspaceVR on Linux I couldn't get the badge and the presentations lacked visuals, but it was still good. Maybe things have been fixed now.

BTW I have registered, but couldn't see the 'slider' for donations. Tried with Brave and Firefox.

See you there!

Have a virtual !BEER

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How exciting @roelandp, this will be my first time to attend :) I’ve just registered!

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I’m grateful for the fine people I’ve met and for the inspiration. As an author, I owe it to Hive for helping me overcome writer’s block.

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I’ll register when I get back on desktop.

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Yeah okay. So how would one put on one of these art shows?

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There is a lot of possibilities... check the website if you need to know more info about how to do stuff in the Virtual Environment.

I am not going to be able to do anything this year, but if the Pub goes the right direction, next year we can create something =) Looking for people.

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Great news but I hope this is the last HiveFest having place (exclusively) in the metaverse! I enjoyed last year's experience, I'll attend again this year 🤜🤛

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Looking forward to it - last year was so much fun, despite the bugs! Bad luck that HiveFest was just after AltSpace VR had an update...

I made a German translation of your announcement to reach everyone in the German-speaking community.


Johnny Logan: You're a true European - there's a song from the ESC for every moment in life ;)

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I am keen and have registered again. Didn't realise it has been a year already! Was excellent last time.

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I very much enjoyed last year's virtual HiveFest, so will definitely be there again this year!

Glad you are doing this - can't wait for HiveFest '22 where I trust we'll be able to do an IRL version <3

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Yay it will be fun to see you again. We need more selfies with fireworks!

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You mean where @jarvie kept throwing Fireworks so we could try to take a decent Selfie?! This is the best I could find from the whole session :D

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(Somehow the image doesn't upload, but it's here on the servers :D)

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I've been watching you guys having a hivefest before and it was so amazing. Thanks for another activity like this which will be good in the future in hive. I hope also everything will be back to normal so you guys can travel that may near in our country and be able to join. Anyway, good luck..

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🤯 HiveFest in the metaverse? VR? Customized Avatar?! Sounds like SciFi but seems to be just the normal Hive Blockchain stuff since its already the second time. Wow.
🙋🏼‍♂️ Will look into that, will certainly be an especially great event for a newcomers like me, won‘t it?
Thomas

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Buenas noticias en especial para las comunidades hispanohablantes y sus líderes el poder organizarse y llevar una representación a dicho evento... gracias por la información y esperemos sea todo un éxito para los usuarios y que sea una gran experiencia. Saludos cordiales desde Venezuela.

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Sounds pretty cool, got to checkout some compatible VR headseat... NIce!!

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I am ALL IN!
I was waiting for these news and will be registering soon PLUS Spreading the word about it :)
Thanks for the heads up Roeland!

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Wow that's great good to hear that we are again going to organise hivefest. Excited

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Signed up and registered. Never been able to atttend any of the fests before so this will be a new one for me.

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Wow, this is amazing. I can't wait to experience it.

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Wow good thing I picked up an Oculus just for this event. Signing up for sure.

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Do you still need a Facebook account for Oculus? I've avoided it for far because of this.

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I need something better than version 1... it's going to hurt buying version 2...

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Where can I HELP your team??

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My name is Ibrahim, I'm a German living in Belarus. I would be glad if you visit my profile, I'm trying to write a blog about my medical study in belarus, if you would like to follow my blog it would be a pleasure for me 🙂

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Happy to hear that the Hivefest is on this year as well! I will be there for sure and greet you all in the virtual realms! :) Takes the red pill

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Going to be my first Hivefest. So excited man! Website is looking so lit @roelandp.

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Time runs fast, How taste the virtual beer? Is it cold?

Besides that, do I need an occolus for that?

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So glad to hear you're doing this again, Roeland. It's the next best thing to being there in person. I've registered and donated. Thanks for helping to organize this again and we're looking forward to an in-person HiveFest in 2022!

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Woow i really wanna make art and músic for this fest

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Can't believe it's been almost a year since the last one. See you again soon :)

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This time we have to meet... need to chat about some stuff about that multisig stuff =)

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I'm so happy this is happening soon. I will definitely make it up. Hivefest soon 🙌🙌

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I missed last year meeting, love to participate for this year own, how do I register?

Because I feel it will be really cool 😎.

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Time flies and it seems like the last one happened a few weeks back. This is going to be exciting.

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It is definitely not the most acclaimed option, but it is actually the best option, as long as covid19 continues as a threat ...

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Awesome ! I'll be there

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I will register asap. I missed last year event but not this year. I am considering a little local meet up to get more folks together here.

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Such a fabulous news to hear. Hivefest again. Lot of things will be soon.

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Last time, nobody could hear me.
Then, I was in a room with only 5 people, the others never spawned for me.

I tried for one hour and then gave up.

The idea is great, the software is terribly buggy.

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I had the same. But my issue was mainly my internet connection. This year it's hoping for a better connection, from Mexico this time :) So I'm hoping for a IRL HiveFest in Mexico in 2022...hint hint.

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I'm definitely going to be there. Need suggestion for a VR glasses to get. Right now, that's my only challenge.

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Amzing as usual ! Thank you ! Definitely booked in my calendar ;)

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Registered and this time I'm going to get some perscription lenses for my kids VR goggles and some Dramamine!

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I do miss the real HIVE Fest. I cross my fingers for 2022. Hopefully, we will have a real one.

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I was hoping to meet people in real life this year but I guess this is 100x better than no meeting at all. Looking forward to it. I hope Altspace has some new features since last time. I haven't logged on for a while.

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Wow, never even heard of AltspaceVR. I am downloading it right away 😃 thank you so much 🙏, exited to for the fest too ♥️

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Can somebody put together a docker image so we can play along on linux?

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This will be my first Hive Fest, but it looks to be exciting - the VR part seems interesting and much more approachable. Looking forward to it!

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Free registration!! Then this is very good news for us.

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Hi @roelandp! I was going through my feeds and saw this. It looks very interesting and adventurous. I would register and keep my finger crossed for an exicting experience.It would be my first time.

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I wish I could be part of this but getting VR is quite an expensive task right now. My hive account is worth the VR glasses

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Looking forward to the 2 day event. I will attend using my monitor, mouse and keyboard. Worked well for me last year.

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Hah!!! Funny enough I was just thinking I should check your profile today when someone beat me to it and told me the news. Right on time. And awesome news. Great stuff @roelandp, can't wait.

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Nice HIVE pump. We can buy the best VR headset 😁

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Oh man Oh man am I looking forward to this. Because of this event right here I have been at all the virtual conventions I can find, mostly on Gamerjibe but others as well. Looking forward to going again this year

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Brand new hivian here, we would love to do some ledsaber combat with vr. One of our dreams is do saber combat sparring and tournaments through vr! I definitely will be checking this out!
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Hi roelandp . I want to thank you .Thank you really.⚘🦋🌻

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I think I'm all set up. But where is the entry code? Couldn't find it anywhere.

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Hello @roelandp, I want to greet you and let you know that I am already supporting you as a Witness.
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I love the sound of this (HiveFest). Being one with arts background, I know this will be so much fun and I'm quickly getting on it. This will be my first experience, and from the testimonials I have read about the previous Fest, I know I'm in for something huge and fantastic. @hivefest @metaverse I come in peace ✌️ ☺

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