RE: SteemFest²: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality
It was more than great, Randy! Hanging with you and @anahilarski was definitely among the highlights of my time at Steemfest. I really enjoyed getting to know you both better and having fun together as Crypto Traders. :)
I think Steemit is a very early stage, speculative play. They are trying to do some really, really big things. It might be one of those "check back in a year or so" situations to really know what the potential is here. Either way, it's one of the most practical examples of blockchain technology actually improving the everyday lives of people around the world with peaceful, voluntary solutions, so I'm all about that from an ideological perspective. People that have very few opportunities to make money can now blog and build their own wallet value. That's exciting.
I'm willing to hold my Steem Power in hopes of being part of that new future helping others, even if I could make better returns on other more volatile, speculative coins.
Great meeting you Luke.
I agree with you assessment of the few days and I agree entirely with your sentiment and the impression you got from the developers.
This statement sums up why I am so enthusiastic about this technology but as you rightly point out, as an investment, its a speculative play but at the same time, in crypto what isnt? I am also willing to hold my Steem Power in the hope of being part of a brighter future. You got another witness vote :)
Thank you for your support. :)
Yes, I cancelled my Powerdown this morning. I am crossing my fingers that this platform rises to be recognized across the web.
That would be quite amazing, especially for you and I as early adopters and promoters. Here's hoping. :)
If you ever get down again, get a hold of me. This one has too big a purpose. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
There is a huge wave coming in. Get ready.
Thanks for your kind words @lukestokes, It was great meeting you. See you next year ;)
Maybe I'll convince @corinnestokes we need to go visit you all in Panama some day. :)
That would be nice @lukestokes ;)
i'm curious if you think their vision is too grandiose. Is the Steem dev team and Ned getting "shiny object" syndrome? I'm still powered up >26k SP, but platforms like Clout.io sure are getting my attention. It's fair to say that the Steem natives are getting restless.
That's a good question. Some think SMTs and tokenizing the web is a run before walking approach. Maybe it is. Or maybe they are smart enough to change the world in significant ways and this is just the beginning. I'm not familiar with Clout.io, but I do like that Steem is doing stuff, not just talking about the future.
What I really want is to see Ned give presentations like Brendan Blumer from Block.one. Build fundamentally and incrementally. I was skeptical when Dan left, but I get it now.