Update: Miners were sent back. I am just seeing this now. There are 2 options: 1) Sell Miners and distribute the $$$ - which is like $4 per person and Miners are illiquid (Prefer not to do this) 2) Someone that is reputable in Abstract Takes over and is sent all the miners $BIG leftover. Will work through both options.

All $BIG Black Well Miners has been sent over to @woostarrr_ and the new group. Will relay any updates/information needed here.

A lot has happened recently, and before I move on, I want to clear the air one final time. For over a year and a half, AOB stood on a few simple principles: integrity, accountability, and protecting the people inside the community. We didn't allow gambling. We didn't encourage shilling low-cap coins to members. We didn't chase every opportunity at the expense of people's financial well-being. Sometimes that made us unpopular, but I believed then, and still believe now, that leaders should prioritize people over profit. The situation that ultimately led to AOB's downfall started when I removed a member after receiving multiple complaints over an extended period regarding conduct and integrity. It wasn't personal. It wasn't because of a disagreement. It was a decision I felt was necessary to uphold the standards AOB was built on. I chose not to publicly air out private details or attack anyone's reputation. Unfortunately, that also meant many people only heard one side of the story. From there, narratives formed. I was called controlling, too strict, a dictator, and many other things. People are entitled to their opinions, but I know why I made the decisions I made, and I can live with them. What hurt most wasn't criticism. It was discovering how many conversations were happening behind closed doors that never happened directly with me. People I had supported, advocated for, helped create opportunities for, and stood beside for over a year suddenly had plenty to say once the environment became difficult. At the same time, I was dealing with major personal and financial changes. I began selling assets and stepping away from positions I had held for a long time. That decision had nothing to do with a lack of belief in the ecosystem. The reality is I needed a reset in my own life. I've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars, countless hours, and an enormous amount of energy into this ecosystem and its people. Not because anyone asked me to. Because I believed in it. I have made bad trades. I have made mistakes. I am human. What I have never done is scam anyone, steal from anyone, manipulate anyone, or intentionally harm anyone for personal gain. When AOB came to an end, I made the decision to transfer community assets, distribute what I felt was right, donate the remainder to charity, and fully separate myself from the situation. Not because anyone forced me to, but because I wanted a clean break and a fresh start. Looking back, I learned a lot. I learned that leadership can be lonely. I learned that not everyone who stands beside you during good times will stand beside you during difficult times. I learned that intentions can be misunderstood. And I learned that sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is let go. I don't hate anyone involved. I don't wish failure on anyone. I genuinely hope everyone succeeds. As for me, this chapter is closed. I'm grateful for the people who supported me, the lessons learned, and the experiences along the way. God does everything for a reason. I'm moving forward with a clear conscience, no resentment, and no desire to continue reliving the past. To everyone who was part of the journey: thank you. I wish you nothing but success, peace, and happiness. Upwards and onwards. 👁️❣️

this is an option. Will be putting all options to vote. NFT holders will decide

Hey guys We are looking for someone to take over the AOB Mining pool. All Miners Fees from OS will be redirected to you. Can put this to a vote if few ppl are interested. Thanks

Our Mining Pool will switch to Bimonthly Airdrops for the time being. The rewards accrued on a monthly basis is not even enough to cover the cost of the TX to send the Airdrop out. We really do hope $BIG turns around at some point and fulfills its promises and delivers Merge Mining and Anti-Sniping Distribution Mechanic that can help the Trenches. A clear reminder that as a Mining Pool, we have 0 Control over anything $BIG related and are only meant to boost its Ecosystem.

Cool launch it with merge mining.

Miner Number 43 Minted and installed. ⚒️ Distributions for the month going out shortly.

We have also minted Miner Number 42 ⛏️ Burning more $BIG Supply in doing so.

Merge Mining Update: ✅ The tech is ready audited ✅ Contracts have been updated ✅ First token has been identified approved The car is sitting in the parking lot revving and the door is wide open ready for you to sit down and floor it. That said, we listen carefully to community chatter and study the overall market sentiment. So with that in mind, we're going to pump the breaks a bit and wait to launch MM at the right moment and not just force a "2025" start date just because it was promised earlier. A late launch is better than a bad launch. Thank you for understanding, and more to come soon.

Free NFT claim for AOB mining pool Top Holders. 👇

So happy to see our tools being used by other @AbstractChain teams! Huge thanks to @AOBMiningPool