To be honest, steem and steemit is on the cutting edge of the internet, and yes, it will be complicated and hard to understand.

But you've already identified what it can do... You can write a few paragraphs, and have someone read your words without having to use Google to see you.

You asked: "I am a craftsman. So how do I keep up with the latest developments?"

Answer: Just talk about yourself, same as this post. Engage the people looking for interesting people. Share your life experiences... we want to hear about those. It is already working. How do you know that? I just took 2 minutes out of my finite life to write this to you. :)
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