What I learned about Steem this week

I'm on Day 9 as a Steamian — taking a moment to reflect back on the interesting tidbits I've learned so far...

Explorers

The Steem blockchain is the data source and anyone can create an interface that sits on top of Steem and allows us to interact on the blockchain. Some explorers tap into the full functionality and others don't.

Example — it seems we may be able to "set" a seperate thumbnail images for posts using Set_Featured _Image. Steemit doesn't utilise this, but other explorers hypothetically could.

• www.busy.org : Clean interface + identifies your account weight (i.e. dolphin)
• www.steepshot.io : An alternative for instagram on Steem
• www.esteem.ws : This exists, no solid impression so far on its value
• www.dmania.lol : AKA Meme Mania
• www.utopian.io : Open source economy
• www.view.ly : Video platform
• www.chainbb.com : Forums

Roadmap

A 2017 Roadmap for Steem exists, wonder when they'll comment on what was achieved + release a 2018 roadmap. View Full 2017 Roadmap

Accounts

Three interesting accounts discovered this week

• @steemcleaners
• @lordvader
• @g-dubs

Criticisms

• "Steem is a Ponzi Scheme"
• "Steem is a fishing pool for whales"
• "9.5% inflation?"
  
  

Until next time,
crypthoe.