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RE: New Steem Release - Version 0.19.1rc1: Bandwidth Problem Solved
you still have spoken in technical words.. why not say it in soft words about the BANDWIDTH, what is it and how it is useful for users.
It is in fact a key update which included in HF 0.20 which is due and developers must have started testing it with a patch to HF19..
"bandwidth" is a key concept in the Steem blockchain and I think all users should be aware of it, as well as about the witnesses, reward pool and so on. It's a basic education thing and a huge service you can do to yourself to save tons of frustration later on.
But in layman terms, bandwidth is a metric that prevents a user to overtake the whole activity on the blockchain. It's exactly like the internet bandwidth. Based (roughly) on how much Steem Power you have, you get to use the blockchain for a certain amount of activities.
If you don't know about this mechanism, then, at some point, you may start wondering why you can't post anymore. Well, because you're over your bandwidth.
The bug they solved was about a case when if users accounts and their activity grew too fast. That's what this bit is about:
Hope this helps and kindly invite you to read the white paper when you have time or at least the links at the bottom of my posts, they are intended for newbies.
i will surely do..i am reading every part of steemit, when ever i get the time.. i am more of a self learner..but you know i do get doubts some times.. so, when i come across the posts like your's, I will gain some knowledge too. And I dont hesitate to ask if i have any doubts so that not only I can gain the knowledge but can pass it on to some one too..
I am lucky enough that i am following you because of which i found this post and through our conversations many would know clearly about bandwidth.
thanks to you once again