Resource Credits explained

What are Resource Credits?
This term is defined by it’s creators the developers.
Their definition: Resource Credits are non-transferable credits given to each account based on how much SteemPower it has, which get “spent” whenever a user transacts with the Steem blockchain.
So what function doe this new entity called Resource Credits perform on the Steem Platform?
They are a form of currency you spend to enact or perform transactions on the platform.

What are Transactions?
They are votes, comments, transfers and power ups.
You pay or expend Resource Credits when you perform transactions or interact with the Steemit platform.
Each transaction has a specific cost in Resource Credits, and if you have enough resource credits to cover the cost, you can perform the transaction.
If you don’t have enough resource credits you get an error message telling you that you are unable to perform the transaction or interaction.
You should also be aware that the cost of transactions varies depending on factors that effect blockchain perform and the available supply of resource credits.

Let’s do some FAQs, I love Frequent;y Asked Questions.
Questions:

How do I get resource credits?
Answer: You are given a certain amount of resource credits in direct proportion to how much Steem Power you have. You need at least 15 Steem Power to be awarded any resource credits.

If I spend all my resource credits, do I have to buy more?
Answer: No, resource credits regenerate each day by a certain percentage, which is believed to be 22% and it takes 5 days to fully regenerate your entire allotment from zero.

Can I buy resource credits?
Answer: No they can only be given to you buy Steemit when you buy Steem Power.

Can I give my resource credits to others?
Answer: No, these tokens are non-transferrable, they are attached to Hive Power. But you can delegate part of your Steem Power and the resource credits go with the delegated Steem Power.

How much do transactions cost?
comments 1,570,000,000
votes 282,000,000
transfers/powerups 259,000,000

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