EOS just overtook Litecoin on CoinMarketCap!

This is outside of my typical post as I’m not an analyst, crypto-expert or in any way qualified to talk about the intricacies of the cryptosphere. With that disclosure, though, I’m going to do it anyway. HOLY SHIT! EOS just overtook Litecoin […and ADA for that matter] on CoinMarketCap! Weeks ago, @lovejoy and I commented on how EOS was slowly creeping up the ranks, sitting just under LTC before this recent continuation of the correction. Tonight, in what I find to be a huge milestone, EOS is now number five on CMC, just under BCH.

I look forward to getting some insight on what this means from the crypto-analytic minds here on Steemit much smarter and more educated than me. I can, however, share what this moment means for me personally, as someone who has been a believer in the EOS platform since it’s first announcement. Through @mada, @robrigo, @fox, @lovejoy and other close friends, I’ve come to see @dan as an exceptional human being in ability to see ambitious goals, implement the tools to achieve them and stay mindful of how those accomplishments affect human beings.

In my time here I’ve come to realize, I am one of those human beings who’s life has been bettered, exponentially, year over year as a regular user and supporter of a platform @dan built in cooperation with the rest of the Steemit team. As EOS announcements first made ripples across the blockchain world, I’d decided I was going to be a part of this, even with a shortage of information and plenty of FUD, I felt this project was going to be something special.

My plan was to hold EOS until it 10x’ed, sell half and keep the rest for a year or two. After a recent conversation with @mada, @lovejoy and @robrigo, I’ve been seeing my stake in this blockchain as something bigger than turning a quick profit. I’ve watched interviews with @dan where he spoke of freedom. That word has been taking on a deeper sentiment for me lately as we close in on the end of the EOS distribution and the launch of the blockchain. I want to be a comic book artist more than anything, and I genuinely do believe EOS is my path to the job I’ve wanted my entire life.

ONO is a new decentralized social network set to launch on the EOS platform in just four days! During that same conversation with my friends at @caffetto, one of them said “…the day will come when you’ll be able to live off of airdrops, app expansion dividends and renting your EOS stake.”. I think that was the comment that broke me through my previous way of thinking that I could potentially make money. We spoke of theoretical projects, initiatives and even social networks, but here we are; less than a week away from the first social network on EOS about to go live. No longer “theoretical” and two months before the blockchain is live.

I’m excited. This is something I’ve been an evangelist for since it was first announced. I’m seeing this complicated relationship emerging between EOS believers and STEEM loyalists. I can’t speak for everyone, but my hopeful optimism for what EOS will become is not mutually exclusive to my love for Steemit. In fact, the resoundingly positive change Steemit has made in my life is what supports my EOS enthusiasm. I’m sure I’ll be creating an ONO accounts, and when EOS rolls out their official social network, I’ll join that as well…but Steemit was my first love and initial introduction to the blockchain and it’ll always hold that place in my decentralized heart. With Hivemind implemented, Communities on the near horizon and SMT’s coming, there’s more to be excited about here in our little corner of the internet than ever before.

Thanks for letting me ramble about something I know little about […in comparison to many here on Steemit]. My excitement had moved me and what I love so much about Steemit is that I have an outlet for my thoughts and feelings. Follow me here @kommienezuspadt for more photography, art, illustration and thoughts on life and cryptocurrency! Good night!