Why Steemsters and Bitcoiniacs are Really on the Same Side - PiedPiper's video chat with BitcoinMeister
Steem and Bitcoin are working in unison to undermine the state's monopoly on currency creation. Can you imagine a world where government couldn't just print the money they need to wage war? Peace is now possible and the revolution just got real.
The Steem Dollars from this video are going to Adam. Follow him here.
Just finished watching. Really thought provoking stuff. The challenge for crypto right now is it's not easy and convenient enough for the mass market. There's obviously massive, massive potential, but it needs to be packaged and marketed very well. Only then will billions of people come in, and give us power over the governments.
There's no shortage of talent on the engineering side, but what we really need a master marketer to take it forward - kind of like Steve Jobs. There were smartphones before iPhone, media players before iPod and tablets before iPad. But no one did it quite as simple and convenient as Apple. Often at the expense of features and power, but ultimately, for the mainstream audience, convenience wins over all else.
So, we need applications that are simple and easy. Steemit is an awesome first step - the first app that can really be sold to the mainstream, but it's still not quite as easy as Facebook or Reddit. I'm sure it'll get there though.
On the Bitcoin/currency side, we need something as easy as PayPal. Bitwalas and the like are promising, and I think this is happening soon.
This is one of the best comments I have ever read on this site! I am biased toward marketing so guess that influences my opinion, but pointing out that the greatest engineers in the world does not translate into mass adoption is a point I have been trying to make. MARKETING is key. To me Steemit can be seen as a cryptocurrency marketing incubator. A lot of people sharing marketing ideas and some really great ones rising to the top and people jumping on them and giving them a life of their own that will attract more people to Steemit and cryptocurrecy. Steemit itself is just one big cryptocurrency marketing machine. The question of its longterm sustainability is something for engineers and programmers to worry about, for now it is to be used by marketing types to get newbies into cryptocurrency.
Bingo.
rufanoz, firing the battleship big gun
Are you serious ?? Blast of with Steemit
lol awesome. I need an upvote battleship.
I totally agree. It's fine for crazy, pioneering souls like us, but to really take it mainstream, the interface needs work. Piston is a good work in progress. Would be nice to see more projects like that. I'm sure there will be plenty of them soon though because the incentive is obviously there.
Piston looks great! I'm waiting for some mobile and desktop apps, that'll really help. I'm sure they figure all of this out - we're still in beta after all.
My bigger concern for the mainstream audience are the three different Steem assets. It's a powerful and robust system, but may be a bit too complex for the average Facebook user. Perhaps there could be an "easy mode" with just Steem Dollars? And tie up with an exchange which does Steam Dollar to US Dollar / fiat currencies. Just a thought.
easy mode is a great idea! The 3 different Steems are definitely confusing a lot of people including some tech people who just don't want to deal with such complexities.
Nice guys good to see you 2 get together :D
I appreciate Adam's dedication to bitcoin, but thanks Gabriel for keeping us all asking questions.. Ultimately who knows whats next.. I even heard Steemit is trying to be a new market place in the future!
But regardless we had
In the last 24 hours.. check it out!
https://steemit.com/socialnetwork/@stealthtrader/over-2000-new-users-in-the-last-24-hours
Good to hear from you! I'm glad you like the idea. I'll try and write up a post about it.
I wrote up something about it here - https://steemit.com/steemit/@liberosist/suggestion-an-easy-mode-for-steem
Do have a look and comment, would love your feedback!
Yeah, I'm launching a new series to provide help with stuff like that for the newcomers who don't have a programing or economics background. The current platform takes for granted that people have a certain level of familiarity with this stuff and I think some newbies are feeling overwhelmed when they see things like the internal market.
Great, that'll really help. I hope there's some clear documentation from the Steemit folks too. A one pager - the white paper is too complex.
By the way, I wrote up a guide for beginners a couple of days back too - https://steemit.com/steemit/@liberosist/beginner-s-guide-to-steem
yeah, there are plenty of written guides but unfortunately, very few people bother to read them :-/
The Bitcoin meister. I love him! Very interesting video. His point about how Steemit makes it so easy to enter the cryto world. So true. Exciting times.
Thanks! It is a great "gateway drug" into cryptocurrency.
lead us to success @piedpiper
Always enjoy your video series
Thanks a lot for that great interview. I really had a fun time talking with you. It is nice to see some positive vibe videos that pertain to Bitcoin, Steem, and other cryptocurrencies. Productions like this one help encourage growth of the communities and make newbies feel at home. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, man! We'll have to do it again sometime.
Were all trying to revolutionize the world for the better, people need to stop picking sides and look at the industry as a whole as a benefit to society. I get it you have money invested but you need to look past that and see how different applications can benefit both sides. Im pro bitcoin, pro altcoin , pro steem , pro ethereum because I like how every coin is adding value to the space.
This is a great attitude to have and I think many people have it. The bickering voices just get a lot of attention for some reason. I try to keep it positive as much as possible.
exactly. the more, the merrier.
Great points in here - Steemit is bringing Bitcoin/crypto to an all new demographic. I like when he says that Steem Dollars are just free Bitcoin to him and that all the technicalities around Ethereum won't help your mom get into Bitcoin : )
Simplicity is something that is often ignore and overlooked, but it is very valuable when it comes to mass adoption and true understanding.
haha yes. My mom would never touch bitcoin but I can see her dabbling in steemit.
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Don't forget Ethereum in that fight. Its not just BTC and STEEM.
Agreed, Ethereum is making its mark as the defacto Bitcoin alternative. It's got a wider range of potential applications than Bitcoin too.
Don't forget the Doge!
just kidding
And will be
Так и будет
nice video, i already following you on Youtube. Thank you for letting know your thoughts on Steemit.
glad you liked it and thanks for following :)