Maria Irene
PIVX is blending digital and physical worlds in a delightfully savoury way. Instead of focusing solely on the tech-heavy nuances of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, PIVX is putting a delicious twist on community interaction with their ‘Taste the World’ contest.
The contest, which took to social media to expand its reach, invited people to submit recipes from across the globe. From the shores of the Philippines with a dish called Adobo, to the waters where a user by the name of @mx12art caught a fish and cooked it himself, entries have been pouring in.
Initiated by PIVX community leaders, the contest is hosted on their Discord channel. This unique platform has created a space for foodies and crypto enthusiasts to merge their interests. Notably, the PIVX Business Lead, @satoshinakaguap, has also thrown his hat into the ring with some “delectable dishes,” the details of which remain a delicious mystery.
So how does one take part in this culinary expedition? Simple. The instructions are transparent. Interested participants join the PIVX Discord and go to the channel labelled “taste-the-world-with-PIVX.” Once there, they are required to post a photo of their dish along with the recipe. The level of enthusiasm for this contest is evident in the community interactions. User @ken_minchie, who entered the contest with a Philippine dish, tweeted, “I will join the fun, and I will cook my own recipe too.”
This venture has received not just community applause but organisational backing as well. PIVX officially endorsed the event, amplifying its reach. Meanwhile, @Masternode_Buzz, an influential name in the crypto space, has joined the promotional bandwagon, giving the contest a nod of approval and wider recognition.
The contest serves a dual purpose. On the surface, it’s a fun, inclusive way to engage with the PIVX community. But look a bit deeper, and you’ll see a brilliant strategy at play. Food, a universal unifier, has the potential to bring disparate people together. The variety of dishes shared—from staple national cuisines to individual culinary experiments—reflects the diversity of the PIVX community itself. And what better way to illustrate that than through a universal language that everyone understands: food.
While crypto communities are often criticised for being too insular, focusing solely on numbers, codes, and algorithms, PIVX is stepping out of that confining box. They’re fostering a sense of genuine community by encouraging people to share a piece of their culture and personal tastes—quite literally.
In doing so, PIVX isn’t just building a stronger, more cohesive community; it’s also offering a much-needed palate cleanser in an industry that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly technical and sterile.
As more and more people dig out their recipe books and heat up their stoves, one thing is clear: PIVX is not just about financial transactions; it’s about human interactions. And as the list of dishes continues to grow, it may well be that the next big trend in crypto is as simple as sharing a meal.