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Why contests are one part that I like in Steemit, one of the reasons is as a place for me to have fun and develop much better. That's why I found this contest interesting, it's about expressing your opinion and it's pretty good to participate in. I say a huge thank you to the organizers of the contest, in this case, @mile16.

As outlined in the content of the contest post, a new initiative from Steemit to make a change that was a country representative became a Steem representative. Perhaps its greatest hope is to bring together a pool of experienced and dedicated users who promote Steem globally as well as connect Steemit policies to other users.

Before the Steem representative application was made, Steem and Steemit already had Country representatives from dozens of trusted users as policy liaisons as well as Steem and Steemit's biggest hope to be much better known and in demand. As far as the journey that has taken 8 months, one by one the representatives of the country stopped in the middle of the road and looked less developed.

Incidentally, I am one of the country representatives for Indonesia, among several other trusted users. However, I have to admit that I still have some personal flaws. Referring to this personal experience several reasons are obstacles to introducing Steem widely, there are several constraint factors that like it or not like to be the biggest factor.

To set an example and support other users and encourage users to continue to be active on Steemit social media is not so difficult, because I have done it consistently and sustainably. Unlike the case of promoting Steem widely, where the biggest obstacle is the low interest of investors to invest their funds to choose Steem as an investment.

The strong reason is how the state of the crypto market over the past 1 year, where almost all market values fell and plunged followed by various bankruptcy dynamics of several crypto companies. This is an obstacle that makes market interests hesitant and tends to avoid their investments in the crypto market.

Referring to this, I think this is what is seen as not developing from the efforts of state representatives to introduce Steem digital currency in a much better direction, but it is different from Steemit which I see is still and continues to grow.

Therefore I think the change from state representative to Steem representative indicates that the product that should be increased and increased in value is Steem, not Steemit. The use of Country Representative names makes it clear that those selected should be more focused on promoting Steem globally and increasing the value of demand in the market.

I need to underline, that this is my personal opinion that has been a state representative for Indonesia.

Seeing the number of applications that register as Steem representatives, makes me believe that many great and experienced users are still enthusiastic and optimistic about promoting Steem globally and by the expectations of the Steemit team. The names who have signed up are those who have the competence as well as the ability consistently to advance Steem and also Steemit, which I am sure some users can do again and much better.

Without prejudice to my respect for other prospective Steem representatives, here are some of the top 10 users I picked.

Name Of Steem Representative Candidate	Post-Application Link
@o1eh	Post Link
@kouba01	Post Link
@radjasalman	Post Link
@anroja	Post Link
@adeljose	Post Link
@heriadi	Post Link
@inspiracion	Post Link
@irawandedy	Post Link
@patjewell	Post Link
@disconnect	Post Link

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These Top 10 usernames of my choice, have the same vision and mission as the expectations of Steemit and Steem. Of course, there are still dozens of other great users who participate to fill the place to be a Steem representative. Incidentally, I also took part again to become a Steem representative, this new experience made something valuable so that I can continue to make the best impact and continue to learn with other great users. Here's my app link :

Application for Steem Representative

In the end, realistic thinking is a wise way to keep trying and give something good, small steps will bring and direct in a much bigger direction. Hopefully useful.

I invited @waterjoe, @gitshock.trading and @abialfatih to participate.

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About Me

@fantvwiki

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About my account

Period	12 February to 12 March 2023
Transfer to Vesting	485.590 Steem
Cash Out	449.884 Steem
Result	club5050
CSI	14.4 (0.00 % self, 134 upvotes, 89 accounts, last 7d)