For beginners, for sure there are so many questions that runs through your head. Especially those who are first-timers to this kind of field like me.
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"What is steemit?", "May this platform be useful for me?", "Can I really earn through this?". "Why is there a lot of people get hooked with it?" And "Is it important to us?"
I wrote this article to share some of basic information and things I've learned from the first day up to present. By the way, I am just a newbie also. I hope this will be a great help for the newly signed up members.
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Steemit is like other social media websites where users can post, comment and upload images, etc. But what makes it different is that, user's posts and comments have a pontential to gain value depending on the likers' or upvoters' appreaciation with the author's idea. Isn't that a bright concept?
The two responsible ones for making this platform happen were Mr. Ned Scott and Dan Larimer. They built Stimeet Inc. company in 2016 that runs Steemit website and finances the ongoing progress of the project.
See full history here
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The platform has the Steem Blockchain. This blockchain produces steem and steem dollars as rewards for posting interesting contents. Based on my understanding, this system is like a machine that makes "rewarding posts and comments" possible in a secured process. Correct me if I am wrong.
More info about blockchain here
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Speaking of rewards, yes ofcourse everyone is entitled to receive rewards! At first, I admit it, I was so captivated. Upon hearing the news from a friend, it really made me very curious about a platform where posts and comments are rewarded. Who doesn't want to be rewarded??haha. My curiosity dragged me here. And I am very thankful for that.
And as days went by, I started to realize something. Being a beginner, I think we all should not focus on rewarding. Rewards should be on the last of the list. First things first.
We newbie must:
STOP, LOOK and LISTEN!😃
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First, "STOP"for a while and think why you are here. There are things that are more important than receiving rewards. We are also here to be given the opportunity to learn new things. To broaden our knowledge, to improve our skills, to discover the unknown, and to have a wonderful experience while on the platform.
Ernie Baron, a Filipino Broadcaster and a Weather Forcaster, once said, "Knowledge is Power! If there's no knowledge, there is no power". Indeed. For me, knowledge is the foundation of success. We must learn important things in life to be able to withstand the waves we encounter. Learning is the best tool we can bring to start our adventure here on steemit world.
You may find a lot of useful stuff here
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Second, "LOOK" forward to have new friends, to share your ideas to everyone, to inspire people with your amazing stories and writings. To be a blessing to others.
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Having new friends here is also important. For they may serve as "tourist guides" in exploring this world. They are like pebbles that must picked and collected to create a stepping stone which will bring us to a higher level.
Joining chatrooms is a great way of making new friends. You can sign up to steemitchat here. or create an account on Discord
Aside from "Feeds", chatrooms is a place where you get a lot of information, tips and tutorials coming directly from the members. It is a way to make bonding with each other as well.
By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of #steemitfamily who helped and gave me assistance when I was just getting started exploring the platform. You know who you are guys! Mga master and Lodi hehe. More power to all of you!😆
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And third, LISTEN to your heart. Does it tell you to proceed and continue what you are doing right now? If yes, oh yeah! You're on the right track dude!!! It doesn't matter if you're not that good in writing. But as long as you love it, just enjoy it.
Do you know what makes me think steemit is valuable?
You're right. Steemit changes our daily living. From a simple and happy life, into an enjoyable and full of excitement one. Steemit is simply amazing! Just like a brilliant piece of art.
Thanks for reading!
