(9:12) One of the longest videos I've ever had to make, there's just so many reasons why I love Steemit & the Steem Blockchain.

• Earn cryptocurrency by posting what you are passionate about
• Decentralized
• No ads! (I hate being advertised to)
• Accountability and transparency
• Beautiful, simple blog format
• Contests and competitions
• Finding like minded people and seeing the posts you truly want to see

Check out these amazing projects and contests I spoke about in the video:

• Steemit Open Mic Week 42 Brought to you by Hive account@luzcypher & Hive account@pfunk

• POWER OF STEEM PROJECT by Hive account@lukinsawyer. Check out how great he is already doing! WATCH: Day 1 : Vlog!! 3 Flats, but still chugging!! + One New Person Knows About Steemit!

• STEEM-POCALYPSE SURVIVAL GAME Brought to you by Hive account@papa-pepper

• Steemit Homesteading Challenge Brought to you by Hive account@kiaraantonoviche

Some beneficial posts for anyone new, or considering joining Steemit:

• FullTimeGeek -- STEEMIT Rant #1 By who I like to call the "Full Time Angel" of Steemit Hive account@fulltimegeek. This man is walking the talk, and always introducing me to the greatest Steemit projects and people.

Another really great teacher, with a lot of information, wisdom, wit and humour is Hive account@luzcypher. I share his articles a lot with friends who are considering joining us here. These are a couple of my favourites so far:

• New To Steemit? - Steemit Tips You Need To Know To Succeed On Steemit

• Do You Know What The 80/20 Rule Is? - Why You Should Make A Steemit Post Ever Day Regardless Of Your Rewards