Alternative Applications. A Steem-based Wikipedia, Yelp, or Craigslist are compelling applications that can be attempted on the Steem platform.

The beautiful part is that the Alternative Applications have already started to arrive. The Steemit Market, an exchange where you can buy and sell Steem and Steem Dollars for 0 fees, is open and active.

They have announced they are actively working on a market place, escrow service and messaging service. With all three being combined to facilitate a 0 fee, trustless Amazon or eBay marketplace.