Digital begging is a fascinating phenomenon. The fact of these wretches posting their sob stories on Steemit reveals many aspects about their situation. First, they possess computers. Second they have access to internet. Third, they are familiar with cryptocurrencies and markets. Fourth, they have been approved at a crypto-exchange. Fifth, they have bank accounts. Sixth, they have a stable address, which indicates that they either own or have rented at the same residence for some years.

Most, if not all, of the poor have none of the aforementioned amenities of civilization. They may have first and second, but certainly not the rest. In essence, these begging schemes are the less well-off requesting the more well-off to subsidize lifestyles beyond their station.