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*State of the Sndbox is a weekly newsletter that provides the latest in Sndbox activities, introduces the newest members and projects, and provides the best resources in creative empowerment for the Steemit community. To get up-to-date on all of our development throughout the week, be sure to follow us @sndbox.*

<center> *Image by [contest winner](https://steemit.com/sndbox/@fuzztone/state-of-the-sndbox) @fuzztone* </center>

## This Week in the Sndbox
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**Welcome to the 10th State of the Sndbox newsletter!** So far this week, we’ve published the result of our October [State of the Sndbox Thumbnail competition](https://steemit.com/competition/@sndbox/state-of-the-sndbox-monthly-thumbnail-competition-the-winners-upvote-prizes). We’ll be using @fuzztone’s awesome image for all of our October newsletters. 

For a more thorough breakdown of what our members have been up to, be sure to go through our weekly [Upvotes of the Week](https://steemit.com/curation/@sndbox/upvotes-of-the-week-09-25-10-02) post that we publish each Monday. 

## Worldwide Growth
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Since the launch of Sndbox, we’ve been receiving requests to translate resource and community-oriented posts for other language communities. One of our members @monomyth systematized translation for the Turkish community on their community page @tach. Many posts have been translated to several languages at various times. With our [recent post](https://steemit.com/translation/@sndbox/translating-our-steemit-resources-and-strengthening-new-communities), we wanted to officially open the option up for the global Steemit community to use our resources in their languages. 

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If you want to translate the embedded images as well into your local language, please reach out to us in the comments and Steemit.chat (@voronoi / @hansikhouse). We will compile the language variations in a future post.

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## Launch of the Sndbox.co Website
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Last week we officially launched the Sndbox.co website to the Steemit community and the world! One of the biggest challenges that we’re trying to take on is connecting *real-world opportunity and impact* with the potential and force of the Steemit. As we strive to accomplish this, the @sndbox website will serve as a comprehensive resource and landing page for those interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, Steemit, Sndbox members and their projects. Through these things, we aim to create a powerful showcase, illustrating the big picture of what this community can achieve.

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The website will be the nexus of blockchain-related resources and Sndbox member activities. You can read up about our announcement and [our walkthrough post](https://steemit.com/sndbox/@sndbox/the-official-launch-of-the-sndbox-website). 

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Each week we’ll introduce the newest @sndbox members and share updates on their work. **Be sure to give each of these new Steemians a warm welcome! Follow their profiles for more on their respective interests and practices.** 

### @myego13
**A physiotherapist based in Turkey.** 

### @roused
**Music aficionado, musician interviewer, and photographer living in the German Alps.** 

### @thegalavantgirl
**Food and travel blogger based in New York.**

### @paolobeneforti
**Artist, writer, sculptor, painter in Italy.**

### @reddragonfly
**Independent alternative art gallery located in Port Townsend, WA; showcasing edgy and unique contemporary art & handmade crafts by local and worldwide artists.**

**Are you interested in becoming a @sndbox member?** Take a look at [our nomination guidelines, here.](https://steemit.com/incubator/@sndbox/how-to-become-a-sndbox-member) Each month, new Steemians can be nominated by existing Sndbox members into the @sndbox incubator. 

## What to Look Out For This Week
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For tomorrow, tune in for a big update and announcement regarding STEEMFEST Lisbon and our plans for it. 

On Friday we’ll be hosting another fun competition, one that will potentially upheave all of our Discord and Slack chats for years to come with Steem-powered creativity! 

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**Want to support Steemit authors like these?** Consider joining our curation trail! **You can learn more about the [@sndbox incubator mission here](https://steemit.com/incubator/@sndbox/how-to-become-a-sndbox-member).**

Interested in becoming a @sndbox member? **[Learn more about our nomination process here.](https://steemit.com/incubator/@sndbox/how-to-become-a-sndbox-member)**

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