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Bitcoin is the first successful internet money based on peer-to-peer technology; whereby no central bank or authority is involved in the transaction and production of the Bitcoin currency. It was created by an anonymous individual/group under the name, Satoshi Nakamoto. The source code is available publicly as an open source project, anybody can look at it and be part of the developmental process.  Bitcoin is changing the way we see money as we speak. The idea was to produce a means of exchange, independent of any central authority, that could be transferred electronically in a secure, verifiable and immutable way. It is a decentralized peer-to-peer internet currency making mobile payment easy, very low transaction fees, protects your identity, and it works anywhere all the time with no central authority and banks.  Bitcoin is designed to have only 21 million BTC ever created, thus making it a deflationary currency. Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with an average transaction confirmation time of 10 minutes. Miners today are mining Bitcoin using ASIC chip dedicated to only mining Bitcoin, and the hash rate has shot up to peta hashes.  Being the first successful online cryptography currency, Bitcoin has inspired other alternative currencies such as Litecoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, and so on.  The cryptocurrency then took off with the innovation of the turing-complete smart contract by Ethereum which led to the development of other amazing projects such as EOS, Tron, and even crypto-collectibles such as CryptoKitties.

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Bitcoin is experiencing volatility, driven by concerns around potential tariffs and broader market uncertainty, sparking debates about its role as a safe haven. The community is actively discussing the extent of market manipulation, with some participants pointing to a massive liquidation event and its impact on leveraged positions. Despite the turbulence, some investors are viewing the dip as a buying opportunity, while others remain skeptical about Bitcoin's long-term viability.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending following a significant price drop, with community members debating the cause, ranging from market manipulation and tariff concerns to simple volatility, while also reporting widespread issues with exchanges preventing buying during the dip; some are hopeful for a rebound driven by upcoming ETF approvals, while others express skepticism about its long-term potential.

BYTE is a novel meme token that creatively intertwines the worlds of cryptocurrency and popular culture. Inspired by Grok's answer to "What would you name your dog?", Grok answered, 'Byte.' When Grok was asked who created Byte, it says he was created by the xAI team lead by Elon Musk as a gift to Grok AI to keep him company in the metaverse. BYTE serves as a playful reference to the unit of digital information, as well as a nod to the AI's technological nature. Distinctively, Byte acts as a gateway towards Ai adoption and stands out in the crypto space due to its zero-tax policy, a feature that is increasingly appealing to many investors. Additionally, it upholds the principles of transparency and investor trust by having its liquidity permanently burned and the contract ownership renounced. This ensures that Byte remains a community-driven project, with its fate firmly in the hands of its holders. The combination of a playful theme, generative AI, and a nod to a tech icon makes Byte an intriguing addition to the meme token ecosystem, especially AI related meme coins.  Through pioneering AI this story has grown more and more robust and continues to evolve, Byte pledges its dedication to community efforts and and has consistently appeared in the Top 10 of LunarCrush’s social engagement leaderboards on multiple occasions.

BYTE

The crypto memecoin $BYTE is trending as the community rallies around the idea of it being Elon Musk's AI dog and a companion to Grok. Community members are actively sharing reasons why they are invested in $BYTE.

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The SPY is trending as investors grapple with the potential impact of newly proposed tariffs on China, with community sentiment split between anticipating a market dip and expecting a swift recovery. Discussions revolve around the possibility of a "TACO" (Trump Announcement Correction Opportunity) trade, referencing a potential reversal of the tariff decision. Some traders are closely watching technical indicators and potential market manipulation, while others assess the broader economic implications and await further developments in US-China relations.

Hedera is a decentralized public network where developers can build secure, fair applications with near real-time consensus. The platform is owned and governed by a council of global innovators including Avery Dennison, Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, DLA Piper, FIS (WorldPay), Google, IBM, LG Electronics, Magalu, Nomura, Swirlds, Tata Communications, University College London (UCL), Wipro, and Zain Group.   The Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) acts as a trust layer for any application or permissioned network and allows for the creation of an immutable and verifiable log of messages. Application messages are submitted to the Hedera network for consensus, given a trusted timestamp, and fairly ordered. Use HCS to track assets across a supply chain, create auditable logs of events in an advertising platform, or even use it as a decentralized ordering service.

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HBAR is trending as the crypto market experiences volatility, leading to discussions about potential buying opportunities and bottom levels. Community members are actively debating the token's long-term potential, real-world use cases, and impact of broader market trends. Some traders are expressing frustration with price action, while others remain optimistic about future growth and adoption.

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QQQ is trending downwards as investors react to renewed US-China trade tensions and potential economic impacts, sparking concerns within the community. Traders are actively discussing potential support levels, entry and exit strategies, and whether this pullback represents a buying opportunity or the start of a larger correction. Market participants are closely watching for potential government intervention or shifts in policy that could influence the direction of the index.

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$UPDOG is trending as the community rallies around the meme coin, posing the question "What's UpDog?" to those unfamiliar. Built on Solana and listed on Jupiter, the community emphasizes its strong, lasting presence and encourages others to discover the 'smell' of $UPDOG. The coin's association with other trending tickers is also a factor in current discussions.

Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications (dApps), featuring a multi-asset ledger and smart contract functionality. Unlike many other blockchains, Cardano is built from the ground up based on original academic research, with proposed solutions undergoing peer review and presentation at international conferences before development. The platform emphasizes a research-driven and formal methods approach to design and implementation.

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Cardano is trending amid a broader crypto market downturn, sparking discussions about potential buying opportunities and the strength of the project. Community members are debating price predictions, expressing frustration with short-term performance, and analyzing potential support levels. Some traders believe that the dip represents a strategic entry point, while others express concern about the project's long-term viability.

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Zoracles ($ZORA) is trending as traders discuss its recent listing on Robinhood and potential as a social media token. The community is weighing the impact of this increased accessibility, anticipating further price movement, and observing market dynamics around key price levels. Some users express bullish sentiment and discuss accumulating during dips, while others remain cautious.

The Compound Governance Token is a governance token on the Compound Finance lending protocol, COMP allows the owner to delegate voting rights to the address of their choice; the owner’s wallet, another user, an application, or a DeFi expert. Anybody can participate in Compound governance by receiving delegation, without needing to own COMP.  Anybody with 1% of COMP delegated to their address can propose a governance action; these are simple or complex sets of actions, such as adding support for a new asset, changing an asset’s collateral factor, changing a market’s interest rate model, or changing any other parameter or variable of the protocol that the current administrator can modify.

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Compound (COMP) is experiencing significant volatility, with community members actively discussing a recent large intraday price drop and its potential causes. Some speculate about market manipulation or external factors, while others point to the token's fundamentals and TVL, suggesting it may be undervalued. The community is weighing short-term uncertainty against the potential for a future rebound.

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I got back very late last night from New York. Of course, I was there to attend the @Stocktwits Cashtag Awards ceremony on Wednesday night. 
 
If you could grant me the liberty of posting a few paragraphs below, there were three things I wanted to share about the event (btw, if you aren&#39;t interested, please feel free to stop reading...I don&#39;t want this post to bother anyone not interested): 
 
1) Attached is an image of the award which came with a remote where you can light up the award in different colors. 
 
The reason I wanted to post on image of the award is because, even though the award has my user name on it, I really believe it belongs to everyone in the Stocktwits community. Without all the great people on this site that are willing to learn and share information, their would be no &quot;Stocktwits Community Member of the Year.&#39;  
 
While the award will sit on my desk, I want everyone to know that I don&#39;t see it as a symbol of my own excellence but as a reminder of the wonderful people I have come to know through Stocktwits who have helped me learn and grow as an individual. 
 
 2) While in New York, I did have the privilege of meeting a few people from the site in person. I always find it interesting that in today&#39;s world you can build deep, online relationships and never have the opportunity to meet someone in flesh. 
 
Specifically, I got to spend time with a number of great people from the staff of Stocktwits as well as a few members. Among them were @gpaisa (another &#39;Community Member of the Year&#39; award nominee that was just as deserving of the award), @PhilPearlman1 (that guy has great, positive energy) and @HostileCharts (whose arms are as big as my legs). 
 
I also had the privilege of doing a podcast from the NY studio with @gpaisa, @holdingbags and @JFDI. Folks, those guys know their stuff. If you don&#39;t already, I highly suggest you follow them and watch their weekly podcast. 
 
3) The day following the event, I had one of my bucket list items fulfilled when, to my shock and amazement, I was followed by @WallStJesus on Stocktwits. I had to check to make sure my eyes weren&#39;t deceiving me since that guy is a true legend on this site. I don&#39;t know if he was at the event or not but if he was I would have loved to shake his hand. I assume most of you already follow him but, if by chance you don&#39;t follow him, I highly suggest doing so ASAP. 
 
Thanks again to everyone (especially @howardlindzon and @Maxgol) for making my time in NY so special. I am truly grateful for everything I have received from this wonderful community. 
 
Again, below is a photo of the award which I believe belongs to the entire community.

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Okay, one last post regarding the re-shared post below (I promise).  Two things...both of which are apologies: 
 
1) I made the error of posting a copycat account in my original post below. That was a rookie move and I am embarrassed that I have to admit it. The person I met at the event was the real @ppearlman not the copycat account I posted previously. I highly recommend following the real account and not the one I posted in the original post. My sincerest apologies to the real Phil Pearlman. 
 
Btw, this is just confirmation of what I always tell people that I am just a guy and I make mistakes just like everyone else. So, as always, don&#39;t follow what I do with my trading unless you are aggressively managing your trades and are willing to admit quickly when you are wrong. I have to do it all the time to prevent big drawdowns when a set-up isn&#39;t working for me. I had to learn that from more experienced traders and it is, IMHO, critical to success if you are an active trader. 
 
2) There is one more person I forget to mention that I met at the event who was tremendously gracious and left a very favorable impression on me. That person is @DekmarTrades. I actually became aware of Sean on X and I reached out to him prior to the event to see if he was willing to meet in person.  
 
I assumed, like most people, Sean was going to ghost me but much to my surprise he did not. He came up to me at the event and introduced himself and thanked me for reaching out. I am hoping to do some streaming work with Sean in the future as he has offered to help an old man like me learn how to become more visible on the Internet. I am pretty sure Sean knows he will be helping an old man since, unlike Michael Jordan, my head is bald not by choice. However, even if he doesn&#39;t, I am going to hold Sean to his word. 
 
As always, thank you for indulging me and I wish everyone nothing but the best in their trading. 
 
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Btw, for those interested, below is a link to the podcast I mentioned I did with @gpaisa, @holdingbags and @JFDI  in point #2 below.  
 
I haven&#39;t listened to it yet and I hope I didn&#39;t make a fool of myself. Again, please make sure to give those guys a follow: 
 
https://stocktwits.com/symbol/STOCKTWITS/event/15df6ea4-2353-4af5-ba00-fbc0de351364

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I got back very late last night from New York. Of course, I was there to attend the 

 Cashtag Awards ceremony on Wednesday night. 
 
If you could grant me the liberty of posting a few paragraphs below, there were three things I wanted to share about the event (btw, if you aren't interested, please feel free to stop reading...I don't want this post to bother anyone not interested): 
 
1) Attached is an image of the award which came with a remote where you can light up the award in different colors. 
 
The reason I wanted to post on image of the award is because, even though the award has my user name on it, I really believe it belongs to everyone in the Stocktwits community. Without all the great people on this site that are willing to learn and share information, their would be no "Stocktwits Community Member of the Year.'  
 
While the award will sit on my desk, I want everyone to know that I don't see it as a symbol of my own excellence but as a reminder of the wonderful people I have come to know through Stocktwits who have helped me learn and grow as an individual. 
 
 2) While in New York, I did have the privilege of meeting a few people from the site in person. I always find it interesting that in today's world you can build deep, online relationships and never have the opportunity to meet someone in flesh. 
 
Specifically, I got to spend time with a number of great people from the staff of Stocktwits as well as a few members. Among them were 

 (another 'Community Member of the Year' award nominee that was just as deserving of the award), 

 (that guy has great, positive energy) and 

 (whose arms are as big as my legs). 
 
I also had the privilege of doing a podcast from the NY studio with 

. Folks, those guys know their stuff. If you don't already, I highly suggest you follow them and watch their weekly podcast. 
 
3) The day following the event, I had one of my bucket list items fulfilled when, to my shock and amazement, I was followed by 

 on Stocktwits. I had to check to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me since that guy is a true legend on this site. I don't know if he was at the event or not but if he was I would have loved to shake his hand. I assume most of you already follow him but, if by chance you don't follow him, I highly suggest doing so ASAP. 
 
Thanks again to everyone (especially 

) for making my time in NY so special. I am truly grateful for everything I have received from this wonderful community. 
 
Again, below is a photo of the award which I believe belongs to the entire community.

@DonCorleone77 @Maxgol @howardlindzon @Stocktwits @holdingbags @gpaisa @WallStJesus @HostileCharts @PhilPearlman1 @JFDI 

Face reveal when, Don!?

On a serious note- you always have my vote and thanks. Congratulations and very, very well deserved!

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Face reveal when, Don!?

On a serious note- you always have my vote and thanks. Congratulations and very, very well deserved!

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Thank you for the kind words Bonnie. Although I am just an old guy trying to help others, I truly appreciate your feedback.

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Thank you for the kind words Bonnie. Although I am just an old guy trying to help others, I truly appreciate your feedback.

@DonCorleone77 You&#39;re the man! It was such a pleasure meeting you, and getting a chance to chop it up in studio. Special thanks for taking care of my lady while waiting on line for the event :)

 You're the man! It was such a pleasure meeting you, and getting a chance to chop it up in studio. Special thanks for taking care of my lady while waiting on line for the event :)

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Thank you Keith! The pleasure in meeting was entirely mine and I really appreciate all your do for the community. 
 
Btw, talking to your lady was a delight. I think it is very possible she might be a keeper for you. If you want to hold onto her, ask her to tell you the advice I got from someone when I got married. I have been married for over 30 years now so I think it&#39;s fair to say that advice has worked.

  
 
Thank you Keith! The pleasure in meeting was entirely mine and I really appreciate all your do for the community. 
 
Btw, talking to your lady was a delight. I think it is very possible she might be a keeper for you. If you want to hold onto her, ask her to tell you the advice I got from someone when I got married. I have been married for over 30 years now so I think it's fair to say that advice has worked.

@DonCorleone77 Something about no big decisions ever being made ;) Sound advice my friend! Until next time!

 Something about no big decisions ever being made ;) Sound advice my friend! Until next time!

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Okay, just in case, here is the actual story: 
 
I met a guy who was married for 54 years. So, I asked him, &quot;Hey My Man, what&#39;s the secret to a successful marriage?&quot; 
 
He replied: 
 
&quot;When I got married, I told my wife &#39;I&#39;ll make all the big decisions and you can make all the small decisions&#39;&quot; 
 
Then, he looked at me and said, &quot;....and in 54 years we have never had a big decision!&quot;

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Okay, just in case, here is the actual story: 
 
I met a guy who was married for 54 years. So, I asked him, "Hey My Man, what's the secret to a successful marriage?" 
 
He replied: 
 
"When I got married, I told my wife 'I'll make all the big decisions and you can make all the small decisions'" 
 
Then, he looked at me and said, "....and in 54 years we have never had a big decision!"

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Yo chillin in a sauna over there or what yo got going on???

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Yo chillin in a sauna over there or what yo got going on???

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You rock Don ! Wish I could have attended but grandson took priority.  I feed likewise about @gpaisa  @JFDI  &amp;  @holdingbags  !

 

You rock Don ! Wish I could have attended but grandson took priority.  I feed likewise about 

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Hey My Man. We don’t have saunas in South Florida since you can get the same experience just by walking outside 🤣

On a serious note, I’m an old man so I have to recover from the excitement of the Big Apple. Btw, I heard more sirens in the two days I was there than in the last 10 years 😳

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Hey My Man. We don’t have saunas in South Florida since you can get the same experience just by walking outside 🤣

On a serious note, I’m an old man so I have to recover from the excitement of the Big Apple. Btw, I heard more sirens in the two days I was there than in the last 10 years 😳

@Wigglyick @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol 

Yep. Family takes priority!

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congrats on your award !!  I give you a hard time on PLTR cause I don&#39;t trade I only Invest and ST&#39;s is mostly traders and short Gamblers.

 Congrats on your award !!  I give you a hard time on PLTR cause I don't trade I only Invest and ST's is mostly traders and short Gamblers.

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@DonCorleone77 haha I feel ya. Thought that was a infrared light remote you had there on the desk!

 haha I feel ya. Thought that was a infrared light remote you had there on the desk!

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congrats Don.  Well deserved and humbly accepted. I wouldn&#39;t expect anything less from you!

 Congrats Don.  Well deserved and humbly accepted. I wouldn't expect anything less from you!

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congratulations DC 👏

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congratulations!!!! Wish stocktwits would open some cafes where people could go and just talk about stocks and have some coffee or drinks!!!

 Congratulations!!!! Wish stocktwits would open some cafes where people could go and just talk about stocks and have some coffee or drinks!!!

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol  fully deserved, Godfather.

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Thanks Forrest. Much appreciated and I understand your perspective.

  
 
Thanks Forrest. Much appreciated and I understand your perspective.

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Thanks Pat. As always, your sentiments are truly much appreciated.

  
 
Thanks Pat. As always, your sentiments are truly much appreciated.

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Thank you Karen. Wish you all the best.

  
 
Thank you Karen. Wish you all the best.

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits Your Award and Trip is /was  very Impressive !

 Your Award and Trip is /was  very Impressive !

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Thanks Gramma. I think you might have a good idea there!

  
 
Thanks Gramma. I think you might have a good idea there!

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Thanks Chip. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

 
 
Thanks Chip. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

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As always, thanks John. Your feedback is always appreciated.

  
 
As always, thanks John. Your feedback is always appreciated.

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Sorry I missed this question John. I am not sure of the ticket price since mine was comped. However, two things: 
 
1) From what I can tell, $1,000 in NY is not a big deal. In fact, it seems you can spend that on a meal with your significant other in a high end restaurant in NY if you order alcoholic beverages with your meal. 
 
2) I am grateful my ticket was comped because I probably wouldn&#39;t have been able to afford it if it wasn&#39;t.

  
 
Sorry I missed this question John. I am not sure of the ticket price since mine was comped. However, two things: 
 
1) From what I can tell, $1,000 in NY is not a big deal. In fact, it seems you can spend that on a meal with your significant other in a high end restaurant in NY if you order alcoholic beverages with your meal. 
 
2) I am grateful my ticket was comped because I probably wouldn't have been able to afford it if it wasn't.