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The Atlas Challenge has its 9th set of winners - this time with the new [increased prize pool](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-11-may-25-winwithatlas-delegators-draws-and-atlas-challenge-top-20). The top 20 positions on the Leaderboard at 12noon UTC today are sharing a prize pool of 650 STEEM. Indonesia came in strong this week, taking the top two slots along with #7, #9 and #14. Venezuela are showing their strength in depth taking positions #3, #5, #6, #8, #15, #16, #18, #19 and #20. Also represented in the Top 20 are Spain, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Argentina and the Philippines. This week we have introduced two new ways to #winwithatlas through our [Delegator Draws program](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-11-may-25-winwithatlas-delegators-draws-and-atlas-challenge-top-20) and the [Atlas Picture Quizzes](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@steem-atlas/steem-atlas-12-may-25-winwithatlas-find-the-shoe-10-steem-prize). ---

The Atlas Challenge #9 : The Winners

The Leaderboard at 12noon UTC on Wednesday 14 May 2025... https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT4PLEyeS9STQ6yiefdNSntKpiixt51BMmFUTgvsSFWwF/Steem-Atlas-Leaderboard---2025-05-14-130000---400x530.png The top 20 positions share the prize pool of 650 STEEM... * **1st place = @candra8692 [ 100 STEEM ]** * **2nd place = @miftahulrizky [ 90 STEEM ]** * **3rd place = @oswaldocuarta [ 80 STEEM ]** * **4th place = @joshrone [ 70 STEEM ]** * **5th place = @vivigibelis [ 60 STEEM ]** * **6th place = @anailuj1992 [ 50 STEEM ]** * **7th place = @fantvwiki [ 40 STEEM ]** * **8th place = @yahnel [ 30 STEEM ]** * **9th place = @radjasalman [ 20 STEEM ]** * **10th place = @solaymann [ 10 STEEM ]** * **11th place = @abdullahw2 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **12th place = @willeusz [ 10 STEEM ]** * **13th place = @max-pro [ 10 STEEM ]** * **14th place = @hoesniy [ 10 STEEM ]** * **15th place = @jesusbar23 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **16th place = @nanidi [ 10 STEEM ]** * **17th place = @natz04 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **18th place = @alanasteemit [ 10 STEEM ]** * **19th place = @migue14 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **20th place = @marvinvelasquez [ 10 STEEM ]** Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your great posts on Steem Atlas. --- **The next prizes will be awarded at 12noon UTC on Wednesday 21 May 2025 when 650 STEEM will again be distributed amongst the Top 20 on the Leaderboard...** * [**STEEM ATLAS [11 May '25] : winwithatlas : Delegators Draws & Atlas Challenge Top 20**](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-11-may-25-winwithatlas-delegators-draws-and-atlas-challenge-top-20) ---

How to take part in the Atlas Challenge

To take part in the Atlas Challenge you just need to post on [Steem Atlas](https://steematlas.com/). **You can post about any place or location that you have personally visited. You must use your own photographs.** Posts can be about... * tourist attractions * holiday destinations * mountains & lakes * museums & galleries * theatres * sport venues & stadiums * zoos, animal sanctuaries & wildlife parks * churches, temples & places of worship * restaurants, cafes, bars & any type of eating place * shops & shopping malls * universities, colleges & schools In fact any places or locations that you can locate on [Steem Atlas](https://steematlas.com/). --- You can also follow the Atlas Ambassadors who are regularly producing guides and how-to's for Steem Atlas... * @damithudaya [Sri Lanka] * @fantvwiki [Indonesia] * @miftahulrizky [Indonesia] * @mohammadfaisal [Pakistan] * @willeusz [Argentina] * @vivigibelis [Venezuela] --- **The Leaderboad rankings are not just calculated on the number of posts.** **There is a complex algorithm that uses a whole set of different factors to work out the rankings automatically and dynamically. (Being a Steem Ambassador is NOT one of the factors.)** To maximise your chances of moving up the Leaderboard you should read this new upgraded **Atlas Tips** post carefully... * [**STEEM ATLAS [20 Apr '25] : 21 Tips to Make Better Posts for Steem Atlas**](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-20-apr-25-21-tips-to-make-better-posts-for-steem-atlas) To help keep the prizes flowing we also invite people to read this post as well 😉 * [**[STEEM ATLAS @ 16 Feb '25] Towards a Sustainable Business Model 1 : Beneficiaries**](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-16-feb-25-towards-a-sustainable-business-model-1-beneficiaries) --- We are delighted at how many people are rising to the challenge of the Atlas Challenge. The next prize event will be on Wednesday 21 May when 650 STEEM will again be distributed among the Top 20 on the Leaderboard. In the meantime keep posting more, and keep posting smarter. The more you post, the more chance you will have of working out how the algorithm works 😀 Read the posts, read the lines, and read in between. The truth is out there... Thank you Pennsif & the @pennsif.witness team