Let’s hope everything goes smoothly this time!
TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in this [Drawing Thread], you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC (12:00 PM EDT), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.5, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate.
Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox and GitHub, scroll down for more information.
Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, there will not be an asterisk during the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment.
DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you.
Off Topic:
The [Discussion] Thread at /r/millionairemakersmeta is open. All comments are welcome there for any inquiries.
[Discussion for Spring and Summer 2020]: https://reddit.com/r/millionairemakersmeta/comments/g3a53t/_/
Explanation!
The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner.
If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00:00 UTC, then it will decrease the counter. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers.
You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the GitHub repository, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency.
Standard Protocol:
This post will not be edited! This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation.
To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #57, upload the file of choice to a SHA-256 generator, and match it with its respective hash output. The result you receive should be the same as what is listed here. Only use the files that are in the GitHub repository.
If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3.5 or better and follow the path to the folder labeled: MM57
If you decide to pursue this path of verification, DO NOT PREMATURELY ANNOUNCE THE WINNER! In the event of discrepancies, this can make manners complicated and result in difficult decisions. Doing so will result in a 40-day ban for the first offense, and continuing offenses could result in a permanent ban. You are welcome to post your results afterwards, and privately contact the moderation team if desired.
Status Reports:
I will be reporting on the progress of the drawing via the comments, so other users can keep track of the progress. These comments will be pinned at the top of the post and be distinguished. Most likely, after 1:00 PM ET, the pinned comment will be announcing the winner.
If you can run Python yourself and follow the instructions, you will be able to find the winner. Make sure the hash released from the blockchain and the total number of participants match with what is described below. In addition, thank you for your patience.
Information Used For Draw #57:
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/lilfruini/CommentGathering-MillionaireMakers/tree/master/MM57 SHA-256 of Comment IDs: c6fc972ad7a198f92b0c0570abef9e890d18f08c500309c059516fe916fc06e6 SHA-256 of Authors: 384f813e06a08032a948f3b607b30e127490bab87ba34d4212981beb8e830d5c SHA-256 of DQed Age: 9764b033c3c877feb88c169095cd4ff4e09304b18cb9e5722594093cbed2b1ed SHA-256 of Multiple Posters: fecc372c92f1daafed8a6e240a4aae282b2393aa81ece506c68dbc5dc6fd542b SHA-256 of Truncated IDs: e104fca0c44521e334e5e94f952a89ca88db0fd92617fdcf0ae962428be27114 Block Selection: The Third Bitcoin Block After 23 August 2020 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 7,654 
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