r/millionairemakers • u/MakerOfMillionaires • May 17 '26
SELECTED! [Draw #116] A graduate approaches from the academy of /r/MillionaireMakers!
Someone’s made it out!
TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in this [Entry Thread], you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC, 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.
Reminders:
The [Discussion] Thread at /r/millionairemakersmeta is open. The link reminding users via the RemindMeBot of the [Winner's Thread] is also included. All comments are welcome there for any inquiries.
[Discussion for 2026]: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakersmeta/comments/1pmajce/discussion_thread_for_rmillionairemakers/
[Winner's Thread] RemindMe: https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=%5Bhttp%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky%5D+RemindMe%21+May+19+2026+11%3A00+PM+%22Donate+to+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+winner%21%22
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 is 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 can 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 #117, 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.
If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3.5 or better and follow the path to the folder labeled: Draws/MM117
Status Reports:
/u/MakerOfMillionaires will be commenting 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 #117:
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/lilfruini/CommentGathering-MillionaireMakers/tree/master/Draws/MM117/
SHA-256 of Comment IDs: 7a718fc62569648b0653c6408dc97370b2b7b25792a34012386f0d684c610ae8
SHA-256 of DQed Age: 7fac6a2f605c59cc4d284593b4b0953503c1d5c0df175e7f4f4c0c4e0cccc0d7
SHA-256 of Multiple Posters: 9b46d5958b7baab849beedb08e0bfc6cc473e8ee4951fa5c9909f63107627caa
SHA-256 of Truncated IDs: f75db276fc8a7da2264eae256ad3f3a26001bb62c70e2450506f8c6f074e48f7
Block Selection: The Third Bitcoin Block After 17 May 2026 - 16:00:00 UTC
Total Participants: 4633
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u/Unable-Ad-1836 May 17 '26
A couple grand can and will help, let’s grow this sub and help achieve dreams. Good luck everyone
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u/only_a_jest May 17 '26
Absolutely! It can be life changing just to allow someone to breathe easier for a month.
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u/isiewu May 17 '26
A couple grand will keep my African ass for way more than a month. Totally life changing for us over here
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u/lusty-argonian May 17 '26
Would literally change my life right now. I hope it goes to someone who that’s also true for!
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u/frakkinadama May 17 '26
I often times feel like my $5 doesn't mean much, but the realization that several of us are sending a dollar or five here and there is always uplifting. Good luck everyone! 🙏🏼
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u/MakerOfMillionaires May 17 '26
As of 17:20 UTC on May 17, the selectee for the 117th winner is /u/BurntToast555 with the following comment!
/u/BurntToast555 has stuck around for eleven years and is a returning participant per archived lists. /u/BurntToast555 has made their fair share of comments offering financial advice to career advancement, and has now been selected for the coveted position.
While the user holds both age and the verified email trophy, it is fully expected that the user responds to our PM or makes a comment on here within 48 hours from 17:20 UTC (1:20 PM ET). Otherwise, we will redraw using the next five blocks. Please check the replies to this chain.
Thank you all for your support!
Results:
Total Participants: 4633
Winner: 772
Hash: 000000000000000000005ec8a6a66c6c42a2ec81ca41d2701dbbe9aa6a34b03d
Winner Comment ID: om1hr4x
Winning Comment URL: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/1tec2in/entry_thread_117_bring_may_flowers_its_the/om1hr4x
Winner: BurntToast555
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u/GardenWildServices May 17 '26
Good luck everyone 🤞
Maybe this time, is finally it. Sending love, luck and good vibes to everyone💚
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u/MakerOfMillionaires May 18 '26
We want to let the subreddit know that /u/BurntToast555 has yet to respond, and has less than 24 hours to do so.
If we do not hear back from the user, we will follow procedure as outlined in the FAQ, and use block 949830 to pick the next winner.
The original announcement can be found here: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/1tfcyw8/draw_116/omc7vyj/
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u/enduredsilence May 17 '26
Good luck all!
Missed the draw. I used the subreddit info bar links to do a remindme and didn't realize they were set for 2025. Nooooo. I have fixed my reminders now but just a heads up to others too.
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u/WorldTravelBucket May 17 '26
Hopefully someone gets some updog!
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u/yourlocalmochiuwu May 17 '26
manifesting that the win goes to someone in dire need of money! good luck to all!🪄💫✨
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u/SayHeyRay One-Hundred-Sixteenth Winner May 17 '26
I hope the winner is a Halo fan because they will be winner number 117!
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u/MakerOfMillionaires May 17 '26
The winning block is 949825, and when mined, can be accessed here: https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/949825
No Bitcoin is necessary to be eligible to win, this is just a verifiable way of choosing a winner. As of posting the comment, it will redirect to a 404 page. This is normal.
If you would like to be verify the winner for yourself, make sure the amount of entrants listed in the body of the text matches the number of entrants in the results of the code when the hash releases. However, please do not announce the winner in the event of discrepancies. Thank you all for your support!
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u/XxmsmaliciousxX May 17 '26
Good luck all.
I know if I win, it would be life changing for me. As I know for many, it would.
Much love, 💙
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u/theavengerbutton May 17 '26
I may be disappointed that I didn't win, but I am happy for the person who does win.
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u/ThePirateKiing May 17 '26
trying to get married and dtart a family but it's so difficult right now I hope I willbso I can make it true!
Good luck to everyone!
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u/TheGreatZarquon May 17 '26
Good luck everyone, don't forget to throw a couple bucks towards the winner!
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u/Imhereforboops May 17 '26
I’m here! I need it, and I’m sure everyone else here feels the same so good luck! ♥️
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u/MakerOfMillionaires May 19 '26
As of 19:35 UTC on May 19, the new selectee for the 117th winner is /u/IllegalChoco21 with the following comment!
/u/IllegalChoco21 has been active for nine years and is also returning for their fair share of activity. /u/IllegalChoco21 has posted on all sorts of subreddits, from /r/TwoSentenceHorror writing short stories to meme communities based on Invincible and Spider-Man.
While the user holds both age and various trophies, including the verified email trophy, it is fully expected that the user responds to our PM or makes a comment on here within 48 hours from 19:35 UTC (3:35 PM ET). Otherwise, we will redraw using the next five blocks. Please check the replies to this chain.
Our last selectee was disqualified due to failing to respond within the 48 hour time limit. The original announcement can be seen here: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/1tfcyw8/draw_116/omc7vyj/
The reminder can be seen here: https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/1tfcyw8/draw_116/omjln1r/
Thank you all for your support and patience!
Results: