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@5EIKE @earth2io Very sad situation. I don't know both sides (if there is another side) but sadly the only way that things like this get fixed it with legal action being taken.

I can’t even begin to describe how heartbreaking this is for me. I have stood by @Earth2io since day one, giving my time, my passion, and my trust for four years as a MOD, working tirelessly to support this project and the community because I truly believed in it! And now, after all of that, the very company I defended is indirect villainizing me, refusing to even show a shred of proof for their claims, while keeping over $20,000 of my money without explanation…… How is this okay? How is this fair???? If they can do this to someone who gave so much, what does that mean for anyone else in this community? I don’t care how much we all love Earth2! No one should have to live in fear that their money could be taken from them at any moment, with no reason, no proof, and no recourse! If Earth2 has a real reason to block my withdrawal, then they should prove it! Plain and simple! If they can do this to me, they can do it to anyone. This isn’t just about me! It’s about all of us who put time, money and love into this! Ask yourselves, what would you do in my position? Honestly… It’s me VS a huge company just ignoring me while indirectly turning the entire community against me with subtile messages in regards to my situation! Don’t everyone see how this is wrong and how it can be abused! If we accept this as normal, then what happens when it’s your turn? This isn’t just hurting me personally… it’s hurting the entire community and the future of Earth2 itself! We all deserve better than this! This can’t be allowed to happen to ANYONE! #earth2family #communityfirst #thePEOPLESmetaverse #Earth2 @theshaneisaac

@MetaHomeLimited @5EIKE @earth2io "You need to weigh up how much essence you’ve taken out, consider the negativity towards the project and so on" This has zero impact on @5EIKE consumer rights. You don't lose your rights because you voiced concerns about a company.

There’s much more to this than most people may think! You’re also earning essence, taking it out and getting money for it. You need to weigh up how much essence you’ve taken out, consider the negativity towards the project and so on. If there is some kind of illegal activity or against there terms, I’d be glad that you can get your daily earned essence out and continue to make essence daily for owning property. You haven’t got fiat stored in earth2, you have tokens that you could transfer for essence subject to you breaking the Terms or not. Transferring tokens for fiat is the old and it seems only subject if earth2 want to buy the E$ tokens back off you, but due to #essence coming out, it only seems the can either have E$ tokens to Fiat if they didn’t have Essence due to regulations. Yes, they had E$ when they didn’t have Essence in Crypto, but they can only have one or the other. You’ve been anticipating in a negative group and continued your rant for some time now, you’d be best taking this private as continuing to do what you’re doing is likely not going to help your course and you shouldn’t try to pressurise a business into paying you if you’re not entitled to it. There was once easy money to make, many got away with this and you missed the mark as it seems.

@PhilipSchuerer @earth2io @theshaneisaac Yeh I saw, they seem to think that it's Troy's responsibility to give background on the breach. As far as I know, he reports confirmed breaches, nothing beyond that, E2 seem to think that he's going to argue their case for 'why' there was a breach.

@Meta__YT @earth2io @theshaneisaac there is an answer from E2 on your linked post.

No word from @earth2io or @theshaneisaac on this breach? I've heard that questions in the discord about this result in a ban??!

@earth2io @haveibeenpwned Shifting any blame to Gravatar is astonishing. Earth 2 is the data controller, you collected the data and it's your responsibility to ensure its security.

Hi Troy, Despite our behind the scenes discussions where we have offered open communication and answers to your questions, we feel it is in the interest of transparency to add details which appear to have been left out of your X post, email and website publication, but which give important context to the situation: 1. Earth 2 confirmed with you that we use industry established 3rd party authentication providers to securely store our customers’ sensitive login data; 2. These established 3rd party authentication providers find it safe enough to use Gravatar; 3. Earth 2 has never contracted or used services directly from Gravatar, we have only used it unknowingly via our reputable 3rd party authentication; 4. You have already disclosed this Gravatar breach in 2020, 4 years ago: #Gravatar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">haveibeenpwned.com/PwnedWebsites#… 5. and Gravatar responded accordingly: twingate.com/blog/tips/grav… (this link is a recap) 6. When you disclosed the original breach 4 years ago, Earth 2 had not even publicly launched at the time; 7. It would be the responsibility of Gravatar and our 3rd party providers who directly and knowingly use Gravatar, to ensure the issue is satisfactorily resolved when it was reported 4 years ago; 8. You also failed to mention that after you reached out to us our developers immediately removed any use of Gravatar images on our website to be on the safe side; 9. You failed to mention that the data provided to you was from an anonymous source who did not want to properly identify themselves; 10. You failed to mention that after you sent us the data our team confirmed with you that there were a number of unexplainable discrepancies in the data provided which did not align with the alleged claim your anonymous source was making; 11. You failed to mention that you were of the view that this incident is minor and that you would convey that in your message; and 12. Privately you noted that no passwords, personal addresses or financial information were leaked, something Earth 2 goes to great lengths to ensure are protected, but you did not confirm this in your messaging instead opting to provide a URL to your main landing page opposed to the direct URL to your own actual reference on your website, and we all know most people would not be bothered looking for that and would mostly rely on the details in your tweet: #Earth2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">haveibeenpwned.com/PwnedWebsites#… There are additional confidential details we shared with you that we have not listed above, which should have encouraged extra caution with this particular disclosure. It is evident that the average person may interpret your post on X and related allegations without a full understanding of the information that was available to you at the time of publication, especially: - The fact that the alleged data breach you were notified of was provided by an anonymous source who, based on information we have available to us, likely has malicious intentions against Earth 2. On this point you also noted witnessing odd behaviour from some twitter accounts after your original tweet before you officially named Earth 2; - Our team confirmed back to you that there were suspicious discrepancies in the data you provided from the anonymous source; - To be on the safe side, our developers immediately removed any use of Gravatar Images on our website after you reported this to us; and - Especially points 1-7 above which importantly confirm this allegation was made by you based on a vulnerability you reported 4 years ago, before Earth 2 was launched, related to a completely different company, not Earth 2. As we continue our review of this matter, including local and overseas authorities, we believe it is only fair that you, as a reputable source of confirmed data leaks, address the omission of these key details, including 1-12 above. We are only requesting that you include the above details which were known to you at the time and ask that you update your message, the email to your subscribers, and the publication on your website to include that information, so people are provided the full picture.

New breach: Earth 2 had 421k email addresses derived from embedded Gravatar images exposed last month. The data appeared alongside usernames from the service. 73% were already in @haveibeenpwned haveibeenpwned.com

@E2Analyst Great post. Couldn't agree more.

No Hidden Agendas: Why Transparency should be the Heartbeat of Play-to-Earn Your time and effort deserve respect. Game developers, it's time to open the books and let players see the whole picture. In the world of play-to-earn gaming, where virtual sweat translates into real-world rewards, trust is the cornerstone of a thriving community. Game developers, as the architects of these digital economies, bear the responsibility of fostering this trust through open and honest communication. Imagine stepping into a bustling marketplace, where every item has a price tag, but the currency's value fluctuates wildly without explanation. Frustration and suspicion would quickly fester. Similarly, in play-to-earn games, players deserve clarity about the economic rules governing their hard-earned assets. Transparency isn't just about preventing scams or exploits. It's about empowering players to make informed decisions. When players understand the mechanics behind asset generation, distribution, and value, they can strategize effectively, invest wisely, and contribute meaningfully to the ecosystem. This doesn't mean divulging every intricate detail of the economic model. But key factors, such as tokenomics, inflation rates, and mechanisms influencing asset scarcity, should be readily available and easily understandable. Regular updates and clear explanations of any changes further demonstrate a commitment to open dialogue. In the absence of transparency, rumors and speculation run rampant. Players may feel like they're gambling blindly, their trust eroding with every unexplained fluctuation. This can lead to a toxic environment, where fear and mistrust overshadow the joy of playing and earning. By contrast, when developers prioritize clear communication, they cultivate a sense of partnership with their players. It's a recognition that the game's success hinges on a healthy and engaged community. When everyone's on the same page, the focus shifts from suspicion to collaboration, fostering a sustainable and enjoyable play-to-earn experience for all. In this new frontier of gaming, where digital assets hold real-world value, transparency is not just a buzzword, it's an imperative. Game developers who embrace open communication build trust, empower players, and lay the foundation for a thriving and equitable play-to-earn ecosystem. It's a win-win scenario where everyone benefits from a clear understanding of the rules of the game.

@dellsane It's their discord, so they can do whatever they like. The mutes themselves give more insight into E2 than the comment that was removed and the person muted.

📢Calling all #earth2 users!! Should the official Earth2 Discord channel permit unfounded accusations/tacit claims of incompetency towards the team or are the bans/mutes fairly understandable?

@imlukereed It's hard to make a comparison to anything as we know so little about the plans for any actual gameplay. It's still offering the 'everything for everyone' promise, which can only last so long. When I look at Star Atlas & Wilder etc, their offering is so much clearer to see.

If I were to compare it to anything, it would be Roblox or Minecraft. Most Earth2 players want to create 3DUGC. We know this will take time, but that's the main hope. Maybe our investment will be lost in a few year's time, but we know it's a risk, and it's fun to be part of it.

I understand why YouTubers and gamers hate #earth2 and target it. Having attended London Gaming Week VIP Day and other major gaming conferences, I spoke to many game developers about their dislike for NFT/web3 projects, and to me, this makes total sense. Thread🧵

@AlexLew75896641 for sure, you need to get the balance right

@Meta__YT I wonder if WW had their hands forced close to their chest by copy cats and malicious attacks? 🤔 E2 could be a lot more transparent with their plans, but I'd also agree with E2 that it's not the smartest move with so many eyes watching and waiting to rip them off :P

Would love to see this level of insight and transparency with E2. I'm not a follower of Wilder World but can completely get their goals and progress after reading this and earlier blogs. I'm not sure anyone can say the same for E2, which is a real shame and a missed opportunity

@earth2viking It's very impressive, looks fantastic too

@Meta__YT Exactly the reason I got into WW too 💪

@MetaHomeLimited Appreciate your view point, thanks for sharing it. I think that this is just something that we'll have to disagree on for the time being. Time will tell how it plays out, hoping that it's positive and this does turn out to be a good decision by E2.

The value of essence in the treasury is equal to the value of essence that we all hold. Anyone is entitled to sell the essence and as earth2’s business model, that is exactly what they are doing as it is a means to make money. It doesn’t have to be made complicated and there should be no argument against this. If anyone sells, yes, it does devalue the token, just like if anyone buys, it increases the value. Also… earth2 should not be pressured in anyway to buy back the essence. For those who have money stuck in fiat, it gives them an exit route for there currency or they can wait for an alternative route that could become more expensive. It seems that earth2 know that it could lead to a devaluation, for the reason that locking it up will increase the long term valuation of what people hold to try and offset the devaluation, so in the long term we shouldn’t lose out. It only turns out, that the mechanics favour those with larger properties.

What am I misunderstanding here? Shane has said that giving players ESS from the treasury and then going to buy back that ESS from the exchange is some kind of double whammy? Did he forget that he gets to keep the FIAT that's being withdrawn?

@ItsGGNameless Absolutely, the land ownership is common knowledge for sure. He's certainly implying something, my assumption is the buying of ESS or adding to the LP. I just hope that he's not taking unnecessary risks under the guise of support.

He says they’ve never sold the token but he ommits that he’s never bought it. Kind of obvious what he’a implying. And he “can’t comment on it” because that would defeat the comment he made about sales to Ken. I don’t blieve it. Shane also said he never owned land. We’ve known for years that’s a lie. He was one of the first landowners

What does this mean from Shane? They're "supporting the token in their own way," but he's unable to comment on it? What's stopping him from commenting on it? The concern that what they might be doing isn't permitted in some way?

@pp220622 Hi Patrick, I'm not entirely sure what you mean. Are you asking why do I think that using Treasury ESS in place of fiat withdrawals is a bad idea?

@Meta__YT Why do they need to buy back something they earnd in the first place. Do you prefer they sell everyting they earn directly to get there cash? If they did that the price of essence would go down quickly i think... It is not a one way economy.

@XCyberCorp 5/ It reduces regulatory risks, as it involves transparent, market-based transactions rather than off-market trades that could be viewed as manipulative.

@XCyberCorp 3/ Buying from a DEX rather than using Treasury his supports the token's price by increasing demand, which can help stabilise or even boost the token’s value. 4/ It maintains or improves market liquidity, benefiting all participants by ensuring a balanced LP

@XCyberCorp The double whammy thay he implied was that buying the ESS via an exchange rather than using the Treasury ESS, somehow made the Treasury ESS have zero value.

@AustinHolmes360 @RobinIArgh The impact exists, then by not disclosing it, it could be seen as market manipulation. When it comes to web 3, transparency always wins. It's why web 3 companies publicise buybacks to their holders.

@Meta__YT @RobinIArgh So let’s say he or E2 is buying up some cheap Essence. Is it not fair to say that if he makes that information well known that it would have some amount of influence on the price of the token? IMO, it would and that is exactly what he wants to avoid.