We are starting to see the power of the upvote. As is being shown, it is quickly changing the lives of people around the world. Hopefully, we will keep it growing and impact the lives of thousands.
It is no secret that there are many parts of the world where the money generated on Leofinance (and Hive) can go a long way. Even with the token price low, at least compared to where many of us believe it will head to, many are already seeing an impact.
Anyone who is on Leofinance for any length of time are aware of 
As impressive as this is, we got this post a few days back.
In the month of October, his earnings from LEO came close to equaling two months wages in his country. Think about that for a second. His activity on Leofinance enabled him to match two months worth of employment at minimum wage.
Then we get a post that topped it. In fact, it really touched me reading the words. It is amazing how much of an impact we can have upon someone without even realizing it. There are a number of points worthy of note.
This morning I got up, prepared breakfast, turned on my computer and entered the Leofinance page, for what is my surprise my post had generated 60.26 Leo, hug my daughter with emotion, grateful to my brother who invited me to this platform, double happiness because today is your birthday.
We all know how exciting it is to get nice rewards on Leofinance or Hive. However, it evidently takes on different meaning when one is in Venezuela.
Then we see this nugget (bold mine):
You made me feel like the Leofinance.io family, for your advice and suggestions, thank you guys for your words. Continued after I responded to the comments, I dedicated myself to making this post that has only been 16 hours my first post in Leofinance is generating almost two years of salary in my country Venezuela, equivalent to almost $ 20 and its value continues to rise.
Most are aware that Venezuela suffers from major inflation in its native currency. The Bolivar has plummeted as the country was cut off from the global economy due to sanctions.
Although it is 20 months of salary, it does not mean that I have 20 months of food security with a single post, the value of food here in Venezuela is equivalent to more than >$ 2.
$ 20 Earnings
2 $ Each product Food
10 Product approximately that could buy.
@celi130/first-post-in-leofinance-almost-at-usd-20-almost-two-years-of-salary-in-my-country
When we are talking about feeding one's family, things take on a different meaning. For all the talk about mooning, bags, and Lambos, sometimes the most basic of level of sustenance are all the difference.
Here we see the power of the upvote. It is through out upvotes that this individual found a major windfall.
Now think about it, how much thought did each of us put into that upvote. It was the click of a button, something we do hundreds times a day. Nevertheless for this individual, it was a life-changing realization.
I am not sure what "Each Product Food" means as a unit of measure but whatever it is, 10 is a lot. When one is making the equivalent of $1 a month, getting $20 in a single post is a very big deal.
This is the power of the platforms we are creating surrounding cryptocurrency. It is vital that we remember how difficult things are for many people in the world. While it might not be easy anywhere, there are certain areas of the world that are outright devastated financially.
We are building something great here. Even more exciting, we are already changing lives around the world.
The upvote economy is already taking shape.
If you found this article informative, please give an upvote and rehive.
