Crowdsorsa app

 So, my good friend told me about this app, about year ago and the current missions were almost done or near end of time. But I got look at it and I did search for it and it turns out that you can make serious cash with it. I mean Euros in to your bank account. 

Crowdsorsa is a Finnish mobile game and crowdsourcing platform that pays users real money to complete microtasks and collect data that improve the natural and built environment.

This works only in Finland, for now. I read somewhere that they aim to be available in more countries near future.

For year 2025 I didn't get to do anything as the nearest ones where ending or has just ended. But for the year 2026, I kept tabs on what missions were scheduled and when. Then in start of the May there were this mission where close by city wanted players to photograph city bus stops and take measurements from the road and such. So, I hopped on my card and went to nearest bus stop and started photographing. 

I was so excited that I didn't read the description well enough and I did make quite many bus stops "in waste" as the first mission was just a test, to check that you understood mission and your phone cam has good enough specs. 

So, that didn't go well enough. I made few tens Euros, but if I had read the instructions well, I could have made few hundred Euros. That would have been almost easiest money I would have made in any other way than doing my day job.

Then after midsummer festival there started this mission near by county that would require some actual job, by weeding invasive plants from county's land. I had battery operated brush cutter, that I have bought for my own yard, so I was ready for that. And I had some extra batteries too.

I did play on my day offs and I think I did play roughly 2-3 hours per day and in total for 6-8 days.

I managed to cash in some serious cash straight in the bank account.

I bought also a battery operated hedge cutter with extension. Now that was a game changer. That was around 150€, but it made weeding the plants much more easier. 

I am ready for next season. 

Cash out from Winwalk

This my third time that I cashed out from Winwalk to Paypal and it is pretty straight forwarded.

Just click the Redeem now!

And then you have click one more time to actually exchange your coins.

And Ba-da-bing! Your coins are now exchanged and ready for transfer to Paypal.

Then you need to click on the newest Gift card.

I don't know why would you need to download, but after clicking it you enter your email address.

You should double check your email address that is connected to your Paypal account. Because when it is send, then it is going to that address and if it ain't yours, you just gifted someone with your money.

Now you have the digital reward which needs, yet again your email address that is associated your Paypal account.

And 56 seconds later you can check your Paypal account and there it is.
 

I have cashed out three times now and it is just instantaneously.  

 

New pay out option opened in Winwalk

 As I was waiting for a gift cards coming available to few stores that I could use, I noticed that you can now get pay out in Paypal! The kicker is that you need to be in Sapphire league for that to be possible.

I haven't much paid attention to that league thing and I was wayyyy off to get that, so I started working my way to Sapphire league from Silver league. There are in total 10 leagues; Quartz, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond leagues.

I am now in few weeks working to advanced to Emerald league. Positions 1-6 advance to next league at the end of the week. Then there are 7 through 20 positions to stay in current league. And of course below position 21 move down at the end of the week.

Few days till end of the week and I am sitting on position 2. Now, I am not going to lie about how to get there, since you can't advance to here, with by walking alone. So, I have earned coins by playing games and doing some surveys.

Competition is tough at this level, since most are earning 1000-2000 coins just in few days and by walking you can only make 700 per week. 100 coins per day is max, what you can earn by walking.

And we are 1 app down

 About month ago, one of my walking app showed that it can't connect to the servers and first I thought it was just my internet lagging or something. Then on the second day app could refresh at all.  I thought that maybe I need to update it and thought nothing about it at that moment. Then on third day I decided to update the app, but as I opened the Playstore to see updates, there were quite lot, so I just clicked to update them all and went to bed. On fourth day, non-working app had logged me out, so I tried to log in, but nothing happened. Then I checked that had the Playstore updates contained this app, but no. And then I searched the Playstore for the app, but nothing. 

I had about 20k energies collected, so I was getting close to $10 reward. What I've lost was $5 worth of rewards, but I gained free time. Since that app was one of the more time consuming that the other two.

When you wanted to collect daily dosage of energies, you had to go through 6-7 ads. Which could go on for 1-2 min. Usually it was approximately 30 seconds.

And I am way, way off with the one app from collecting the rewards and the other one I have reached the first level of rewards, but the gift cards that I would like to cash in aren't available at the moment. I have checked and those are from time to time not available. So, I just have to wait and see.

Six months in on earn by walking

I have reached payout in two apps, Winwalk and WalkWork, but haven't yet cashed out. The pace is a bit slowed down as it is cold outside and my dog doesn't want to go for a long walks. I don't blame him. He is getting old and it is difficult to move when you have a heavy winter coat on that he hates. So, we do short walks around in "the hood". And I also spent 3 weeks on winter vacation, so not much walking in the work also.

Although, I bought few months ago walking pad, in anticipating that my dog wouldn't to do long walks that much anymore and I have used it a few times to reach my daily goal. You can just wave and tap the phone on the table to make some steps, but I don't wanna cheat that way. It's not like you make whole lot a money with this way.

One thing that I have to say is that check your phone that the apps are running every morning. I have forgotten it few times and missed daily goals, since I didn't get the whole days worth steps calculated.

Elisa Kotiakku

 The blog post you shared is a personal account of installing and using the Elisa Kotiakku home battery system. It describes the process from solar panel installation to battery setup, challenges during installation, and the benefits of joining Fingrid’s reserve market through Elisa. It also includes a referral code for discounts on new installations.

🔑 Key Highlights from the Blog

• Solar panels first (spring 2024): The author installed a 6.4 kWp solar panel system and chose a Growatt hybrid inverter to prepare for future battery use.

• Battery boom (winter 2024–25): After reading forums and blogs, they reserved a Teravoima battery but later switched to Elisa Kotiakku in spring 2025.

• Why Elisa Kotiakku?

  • Offered interest-free and fee-free financing.

  • Enabled participation in Fingrid’s reserve market, where households can earn compensation for providing grid flexibility.

  • Provided a large battery with expansion potential.

• Installation process (summer 2025):

  • Two battery towers were installed and connected to a Huawei inverter (replacing the Growatt).

  • Initial issues: one tower didn’t appear in the software. Multiple resets and a controller replacement didn’t solve it immediately.

  • Eventually, after support from Elisa and Huawei, both towers became fully operational.

• Referral benefit:

  • The author received a referral code (B2MQ6S0VN4).

  • New customers using this code get €200 off installation costs.

  • Offer valid until 31 May 2026.

⚡ Why This Matters

• Energy independence: Storing solar energy allows the household to use more of its own electricity instead of selling excess cheaply to the grid.

• Financial benefit: Participation in Fingrid’s reserve market helps offset the investment cost.

• Scalability: The system allows future expansion once tested and proven.

📌 Practical Takeaway

If you’re considering a home battery in Finland, Elisa Kotiakku offers financing, grid market participation, and a referral discount. The blog shows that while installation may face technical hiccups, support eventually resolves them, and the system can provide both savings and resilience.

Would you like me to break down how Fingrid’s reserve market works for households so you can see how the compensation model offsets battery costs?

A bit of hiatus on posting and some insights about earning while walking

 You can earn money or rewards simply by walking using apps like Sweatcoin, StepBet, Evidation, and WinWalk, which convert your steps into cash, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.

In today’s digital age, turning everyday activities into income streams has become increasingly popular, and walking apps that pay users are a prime example. These apps incentivize physical activity by rewarding users for steps taken, promoting both health and financial gain. Sweatcoin is one of the most well-known platforms, converting steps into a digital currency called sweatcoins, which can be redeemed for products, services, or even donated to charity. StepBet adds a gamified twist by allowing users to bet on their ability to meet step goals; successful participants split the pot, earning real money. Evidation (formerly Achievement) rewards users with points for walking, which can be exchanged for cash or charitable donations, and it integrates with various fitness trackers for seamless tracking. WinWalk offers gift cards in exchange for walking, with a daily cap on step earnings to encourage consistent activity. Other apps like Biscuit and Charity Miles provide unique incentives—Biscuit offers pet-related rewards, while Charity Miles lets users donate earnings to causes they care about. While these apps won’t replace a full-time income, they offer a fun and motivating way to earn small rewards while improving your health. Most require GPS or step-tracking permissions and work best when paired with fitness wearables or smartphones. Users can maximize earnings by using multiple apps simultaneously and staying consistent with their walking routines. These platforms often include challenges, leaderboards, and social features to keep users engaged. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or just strolling through your neighborhood, these apps transform your steps into tangible benefits. They’re especially appealing for those looking to boost their fitness habits with a little extra motivation. Ultimately, earning while walking is a low-effort, high-reward strategy that blends wellness with financial perks, making it a smart choice for anyone seeking to make the most of their daily movement.