Justin Sun talks Steem.
Also in this edition there is news and updates about the Splinterlands Mobile App, the Steem-Engine Marketplace Vision, Steem statistics, Deegram, ATOM tokenomics, the OneLoveIPFS uploader, the SMT Testnet, Holybread, and Sonic Groove Live.
And there are more additions to the Diary Dates section as well as regular updates on the Steem Foundation and the Steem Proposal System, and another Featured Contest.
1. Justin Sun talks Steem
In an interview on YouTube with Ryan Selkis of crypto company Messari, Tron founder Justin Sun talks briefly about investments in Steem.
Regarding Steem, Sun says "...we haven't say anything about Steem. It's all in commercial discussion - we haven't released any news..." [starting @ 20:45] ...
2. Splinterlands Mobile App launches
The Splinterlands Mobile App (alpha version) has now been launched. The 
3. The Steem-Engine Marketplace Vision
Founder
4. Steem Stats - inflation distribution & creators rewards
5. Deegram update
Cash flow tried to destroy Deegram, but Deegram had it's way.
Self-doubt then tried to destroy Deegram, but Deegram was in the way
Internal disputes tried to destroy Deegram, but Deegram was much too strong
Instagram tried to destroy Deegram, but Instagram was proven wrong...
6. ATOM Tokenomics
7. OneLoveIPFS uploader v0.9.2
8. Testing the Testnet
Aside from 
9. Holybread Token Buyback
The new RPG game 
10. Sonic Groove Live Week 23 winners
In first place was 
Steem Proposal System update
The Steem Proposal System (SPS) today has a daily funding budget available of approximately 2515 SBD.
There are now 8 proposals receiving funding from the SPS - 
These successful proposals are currently receiving a total of 797 SBD per day from the SPS...
Both of the Power Down reduction proposals are now in the 'funding zone' - one for the reduction of the Power Down period to 4 weeks, and the other against.
The most recent proposal submitted to the SPS is from 
Steem Foundation update
The Steem Alliance Community Foundation 
Their next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 12 February 2020.
The Steem Foundation is asking all Steem DApp and App owners if they would like to be a part of its new website....
Community Watch
Top 20 witness 
Contest of the Day
Imagination & Thoughts Contest
Make a story out of the digital picture. Upvotes to be won. Organised by 
For a list of all the current contests on Steem check out this new list from 
If you know of any current contests missing from the list leave a comment for
Dates for your Diary...
For a full list of Steem Meetups and Events...
Wednesday 12 February - Steem Philippines Weekly Meetup
Meetings every Wednesday in Davao City organised by 
Wednesday 12 February - Monthly Witness Chat
Hosted by
Thursday 13 February - Steem Munich Meetup
Organised by@steem-munich, 
Friday 14 February - Finally Friday On The Blockchain
First episode of Finally Friday - On The Blockchain with 
Tuesday 18 February - The Steeming Pile, Vimm.TV
The recording of the last edition of 'The Steeming Pile' is now available...
Thursday 27 February - Adelaide Monthly Steem Meetup
Organised by 
Saturday 25 April - SteemCampUK #3
Organised by 
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May - DTube Forum 2020
Organised by 
Saturday 20 June - Steem Canna Fest 2
Organised by 
Tuesday 23 June - Sunday 28 June - The BLOCK Party, USA
The second annual BLOCK Party being organised by 
Friday 26 June - Sunday 28 June - JAHMFest2020, Jamaica
Organised by 
KEY DATA [ from CoinMarketCap & 
]
| Steem price | US$ 0.231 | 12 Feb '20 0.56am UTC |
| CoinMarketCap Ranking | #77 | 12 Feb '20 0.56am UTC |
| FCAS Score | 747 / B | 12 Feb '20 0.56am UTC |
| SBD price | US$ 0.903 | 12 Feb '20 0.56am UTC |
| No. of Whales | 37 | 10 Feb '20 |
| No. of Orcas | 365 | 10 Feb '20 |
| No. of Dolphins | 2218 | 10 Feb '20 |
| No. of Minnows | 9294 | 10 Feb '20 |
| Alexa rank (steemit.com) | #14,956 | 11 Feb '20 9.24pm UTC |
| Unique visitors (steemit.com) | 217,740 / day | 11 Feb '20 9.24pm UTC |
| Page views (steemit.com) | 500,802 / day | 11 Feb '20 9.24pm UTC |
This is #255 (11 Feb '20) of this daily news service.
[ graphics by