RE: The Steemit and Steem Economy is WORKING! And a Shoutout and Thanks to @steembay and @rheteric!
hey @denmarkguy, what a cool post! It certainly opens up the doors to all kinds of commerce, doesn't it? I find it so interesting, and my business mind-wheels are turning, but on the other hand, I don't know if I want this platform to be a buy 'n sell also(I know it would only be a small part of it...or would it?). It's a really interesting question you pose, and it's not one I have the answer to :) I'm glad it worked for you though! I wonder if it would be a positive influence on not only this platform, but for STEEM as a whole? I realize that I'm only offering more questions for you haha, but like I said, you've got my wheels turning...which is always a good thing. As an aside, I saw in the comments how to "hide" your comments in a wallet transaction...great info to know. Thanks for this, and cheers!
I appreciate your points @lynncoyle1; thanks for the thoughtful comment.
I look at Steemit and its surrounding apps as an entire ecosystem; far more than just a blogging/content platform. I see the potential here to create-- for all intents and purposes-- our won internal economy, where we can trade with each other, using Steem... and totally bypassing the world of banks and dollars and cents. The homesteaders can trade gardening supplies using Steem. Artists can do so to sell their art.
The central Steemit platform is sort of like the "town newspaper." We can still be writers and bloggers and whatever else.
Part of my enthusiasm comes from seeing commerce as "differentiation." When an investor looks to put money somewhere in the crypto markets, where will it go? There are 1000's of tokens... but if you can see one that revolves around a thriving economy and compare it to others that are just "promises," where would you invest?
You're welcome...thoughtful commenting is all I know:) The pithy comments drive me crazy...but I think those get weeded out soon enough.
Your last 'question' is actually a really good point!! So yes then...here's to creating a 'thriving economy' !!