Hello Steemland.
I've been looking around for a few week's now and this is my first blog so I wanted to say hello because I haven't made my intro post yet but wanted to share something I've been thinking about lately.
I guess many of you have all have heard of a newish coin POWR and a lot of the hype about it, if not, IMHO have a look.
For those that don't know, Power Ledger is a new Australian Blockchain Token Company in a very interesting position ATM and it has made a lot of attention in some circles since it's release https://web.powerledger.io/press-2/ and https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/power-ledger/ especially now since the Australian Government has granted their Research Plan of $8M AU http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/turnbull-government-invests-in-cryptocurrencybased-company-for-the-first-time-20171121-gzplb4.html
So being Australian and learning about a local ICO not long back I decided to look in to it, so what I found was POWR and it could have Long Term Potential.
Thing's lately in Australian Media are pointing to a potential upcoming new market in energy worth considering from all levels of New Tech Investing, Power Ledger is the the Crypto and Half the Blockchain part of it.
I haven't had anywhere near the time I want to look into this topic but looking at these local project's I see a lot of potential....
Power Ledger, Ad, Youtube 4:22m,
Trading Platform for Solar and Stored Energy based on the Ethereum Network.
The Second Blockchain is the one to Trade POWR (energy usage) for SPARKS Currency (local dollar value), the SPARKS Blockchain is Ecochain.
Ecochain Ad, Youtube 1:38m,
Global Currency tied to Each Countries Local Dollar.
Now a little bit most haven't seen....
Reliable Local Media,
7:30 Report, Youtube Jul 04 2017, 6:38m,
60 Minutes Sneak Peak, (Two Part full Report on their Channel) Youtube Oct, 26 2017, 1:31m,
Add to this,
http://technology.inquirer.net/69607/elon-musk-beats-deadline-building-worlds-biggest-battery
This is the concept behind Power Ledgers Precinct Battery.
The AU Page of the French Alternative Energy Company,
https://www.neoen.com/au/
Wind Farm powering the Tesla Battery in SA.
Plus the Australian 2017 Budget Extract,
http://www.budget.gov.au/2017-18/content/glossies/factsheets/html/FS_innovation.htm
This also brings in the topic of the 60 Minutes Video at 1:00m to the end, the topic is the lithium mining industry.
The future market potential I will leave up to your own discretion as I am no finantial expert.
Also I have nothing to do with any of the companies.
Hope this help's and any input to these topis very welcome.
All the best in your venture's.