What Does the Future Hold for You and Steem?
“Steem is a zero-fee, near instant settlement blockchain that already processes more transactions per second than the Bitcoin or Ethereum networks.” And Steem is “battle-tested for over a year on the Steemit.com blogging social network”
(Smart Media Tokens https://smt.steem.io/)
RELEASES PLANNED BEFORE THE END OF 2017
• “A highly secure mobile wallet app for Apple and Android”
• “An updated notifications system for steemit.com!”
(https://steemit.com/roadmap2018/@steemitblog/steemit-roadmap-2018-community-input-requested)
RELEASES PLANNED BEFORE THE END OF 2018
• Improved account signup process along with Hardfork 20 (“Velocity”)
• Smart Media Tokens (SMTs).
(https://steemit.com/roadmap2018/@steemitblog/steemit-roadmap-2018-community-input-requested)
There is already a mobile app that runs on the steem blockchain it's called Esteem which is widely used. I know that you are probably referring to the mobile app that Steemit Inc is building. It seems strange to me that this is not mentioned.
A dedicated mobile wallet is a game changer for Steem. It is a superior settlement platform for value exchange as Brian wisely mentions due to speed, zero fees and simplicity of transfer to user names. I can't wait! Here is a post I wrote about it a while back:
STEEM & STEEM DOLLARS Mobile Wallet = Zero Transaction Fees! Calling Steemit developers!
https://steemit.com/steemit/@sequentialvibe/steem-mobile-wallet
The world is a better place because of Steemit, thanks!
I would not disagree. Now let’s hope and pray it realizes on its promise!
on which way :)
Yeah, mobile app would make a huge difference.
Agree. But don’t discount SMT’s. Once enterprise (businesses) get into the game, the value of steem could climb significantly benefiting all those new Steemians brought on board with mobile - like a double whammy!
True.. regarding SMT's. And everytime I introduce steemit to non-steemians, invariably they ask about the mobile app. So would expect the user base to spike in quick time once we have the apps.
Here's some food for thought.
http://www.pewglobal.org/2015/03/19/1-communications-technology-in-emerging-and-developing-nations/
Nice to know the stats. I sense the equation changing pretty fast ... in India atleast.
That is so true. Especially with the growth of smart phones!
If you're reading this and have invested in steem, you are going to be rich! Congratulations
I'm reading it and I am a big investor in Steem.
Great video again and a big thank you for sharing your highly valuable thoughts on these exciting pieces of information and development.
I love your enlightened positivity as you show it to be in this video a well educated position.
Namaste :)
Thanks. But you’re no slouch either. I follow you closely. Good stuff.
Thanks a bunch @brian-rhodes, much appreciation flowing out your way right now... Namaste :)
Thx Brian for this great post again. May the future bring us Some Nice challenges..
Couldn’t agree more. Just make sure you alt away those Steem tokens.
alt away?? you mean HODL and see in 365 days if I can take a travel to canada?
My december initiative
https://steemit.com/steemcandle/@rival/day-1-december-31-days-of-burning-a-candle-in-memory-of-a-loved-one-who-passed-away
Cool.
it will become more consistent earning platform than the other cryptocurrencies....very nice post ...thanks
yes i agree
Me too. In what other environment can you post to earn rewards and translate them into a token with capital gain potential. The answer - only on Steemit!
Nein!!!!
https://sola.foundation/r/NTM3ZT
Have you seen where most of the traffic is coming from on this website?
https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/sola.foundation#trafficstats
Waiting for Android App from a long time.
I may be wrong but I think it might be downloadable now. I’m ditching my Blackberry after 5 years waiting now for my new iPhone. Arrgh! I swore I would never buy an iPhone but I was gifted the iPad Pro. Need I say more!
I hope HF20 comes fairly early next year, but they need time to get it right. I can see development going on over on Github, but I don't understand all the details. We need this for Steem to really grow. The team seemed really excited about the new stuff at Steemfest
Yes. SteemFest was very enl,ighteneing for me. And yes... timing is the key. Can you image the huge fail we will face if the rush to sign up because of Mobile and/or SMT professed s Hardfork ‘Velocity’? It scares me to think about it.
Hello Brian, great video. I am still exploring Steemit and I am a little unfamiliar with the terms. Could you please explain this comment a little better? Thanks...
Hi @startdominating... I apologize. I seemed to have missed your comment earlier. I'll take a stab at it. Steem is the name of trade-able token and the decentralized blockchain it is built on (like Bitcoin). Steem the token can be changed into Bitcoin and then Bitcoin into $U.S. By joining Steemit, the social networking platform built on the Steem platform you can earn up-votes awarded by people reading your original post. These up-votes are paid to you in Steem Dollars and/or Steem Power. Steem Dollars can be changed into Steem tokens which you can turn into Bitcoin and then use the Bitcoin to buy other crypto currencies or turn it into cash. Steem Power is like a nest egg you may want to keep (with benefits like A class Shares in a company). The more Steem Power you hold, the greater your up-vote value and the greater your profile on Steemit.
In a nut shell Steemit gives you an opportunity to earn value and then invest that value in a cryptocurrency token called Steem (which will have a capital gain upside) or cash out that value to earn income... all without one penny of money from your own pocket. Just start blogging or vlogging original content thatmeans something to you. I hope this helps.