I'm ready to sponsor a special award for guys that beat nullius for the first ..what the hell.... first, second, and third place.

So in case nullius finishes on 4th, I'll award 5$ (in BTC) to each competitor that makes the podium.
If nobody makes it this time it will go to the next round for the normal prizes
Nullius isn't infallible, they're just a person with access to the same resources of information as the rest of us. They put a good amount of effort, thought and creativity into their posts; granted, this is more than almost every other user on the forum, but it doesn't make their posts unbeatable.
I'm rooting for the underdogs, and I hope nullius gets one of
my prizes; since, that would mean the underdogs had their go at it.
Of course he isn't infallible, only Satoshi is

Besides it would be so funny if nullius
=lauda=atriz=alia=thermos (yes I did say thermos)=satoshi=me loses this one, contrary to what most expect that it needs some extra prize.

And his merit history for March isn't that impressive.... so.... race on!
Because he has indicated that he trusts that I will use the funds appropriately, I have decided that to make it fair for ALL participants, including nullius, if nullius wins this week, he will receive an additional $5, and the remaining $10 will be rolled over into the next round (Round 2).
Yeah, it wouldn't be fair for him, so go ahead with it.
One thing I need to add, just the existence of this challenge is proof that the community is working fine.
Those that thought the merit system is the end of this forum can go.....
