it is not about a 2 cent upvote at all ... it is a really fun and challenging community event and a competition that stretches over a lot of weeks ... the votes does not decide the winners the judge does ... you can see more here https://steemit.com/steemit-ironchef/@progressivechef/steemit-iron-chef-12-contest-now-open-join-to-win-amazing-prizes-grand-reward-pool-already-at-193-sbd-and-growing-each-day