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The Atlas Challenge has its 17th set of winners - again with the [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 on 20 July are sharing a prize pool of 650 STEEM. Indonesia are again showing strength in depth this time round, taking the top two slots along with eight other positions in the Top 20. Venezuela and Bangladesh were the other main contenders this time, each taking four Top 20 positions. The other Top 20 slots went to players from India and Spain. The [9th Delegators Draw](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@steem-atlas/steem-atlas-20-jul-25-delegators-draw-9-6-x-25-steem-prizes) has just taken place with 6 x 25 STEEM prizes. The next Draw will be on 30 July, and anyone delegating will receive one entry in the draw for every 1000 SP. There is still time to get your delegation in to be entered in this week's draw. The @pennsif.witness team have now submitted a proposal to the Steem DAO for funding to help accelerate the further development of Steem Atlas... * https://steemit.com/hive-151113/@pennsif.witness/dao-proposal-steem-atlas-taking-it-to-the-next-level Thank you if you have already voted for the proposal, if not please vote for Proposal #110... * https://steemitwallet.com/proposals ---

The Atlas Challenge #17 : The Winners

The Leaderboard at 12noon UTC on Sunday 20 July 2025... https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTrHz5vL2xkkELjxQx5vc53GzsEfdLVmQ6kyggX4tyxrq/Steem-Atlas-Leaderboard-2025-07-20-130000---400x451.png The top 20 positions share the prize pool of 650 STEEM... * **1st place = @fantvwiki [ 100 STEEM ]** * **2nd place = @muzack1 [ 90 STEEM ]** * **3rd place = @oswaldocuarta [ 80 STEEM ]** * **4th place = @dove11 [ 70 STEEM ]** * **5th place = @walictd [ 60 STEEM ]** * **6th place = @bahrol [ 50 STEEM ]** * **7th place = @max-pro [ 40 STEEM ]** * **8th place = @migue14 [ 30 STEEM ]** * **9th place = @mahadisalim [ 20 STEEM ]** * **10th place = @candra8692 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **11th place = @nuraini1975 [ 10 STEEM ]** * **12th place = @ikwal [ 10 STEEM ]** * **13th place = @joshrone [ 10 STEEM ]** * **14th place = @sohanurrahman [ 10 STEEM ]** * **15th place = @solaymann [ 10 STEEM ]** * **16th place = @vivigibelis [ 10 STEEM ]** * **17th place = @sailawana [ 10 STEEM ]** * **18th place = @yahnel [ 10 STEEM ]** * **19th place = @munaa [ 10 STEEM ]** * **20th place = @ravikadevy [ 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 30 July 2025 when 650 STEEM will again be distributed amongst the Top 20 on the Leaderboard...** * [**STEEM ATLAS [09 Jul '25] : DAO Proposal, Atlas Challenge & Delegators Draw**](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@steem-atlas/steem-atlas-09-jul-25-dao-proposal-atlas-challenge-and-delegators-draw) ---

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] * @miftahulrizky [Indonesia] * @mohammadfaisal [Pakistan] * @natz04 [Philippines] * @solaymann [Bangladesh] * @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 30 July 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