TALKS/OPINION: A Glimpse To The Origin, Steemit Way Back & Beyond.
Have you ever wonder "when" or "how" it all started?
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSuHrpmq8xHTYyzdEWrmLQcddwFBkPYzSUUycjcR8hUS8/TAlks%20opinion.png)
As a user and not so new member of steemit, I got interested in knowing some of the histories of the said platform. I dug some memorable moments of the Alphas or the first people who used it.
Let's take a look!
![NedScott2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTXvgPzmXhwntVyzhg8rUpPhDrAtc13L8mKkghR2wcL6D/NedScott2.jpg)
![Daniel Larimer.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbSj831uTT5gxStikUG5Wd5Rrn1317UfePQ6pT39HieLb/Daniel%20Larimer.png)
Enero Dos Mil Dieciseis
Steemit is focused to tackle the issue with regards to online networking that among the occasionally extraordinary substance, there are likewise trolls, not as much as accommodating remarks and poor exchange.
Subsequent to investigating a few diverse blockchain-based plans of action, Ned imagined that the most helpful and capable thing to use around a digital currency is a group.
And after that Steem was conceived out of thoughts regarding protection and common guide: it was the possibility that individuals would have the capacity to help each other shared on the off chance that they were attempting to take care of issues or required help.
It rapidly developed into a substantially bigger vision and Steemit was conceived as a place where people get compensated by a group for posting and voting on content.
![The idea.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmcSCL9xM1hjCiznjw59wSTigLfCQg1BteH16tjhXDKFsK/The%20idea.jpg)
Marzo Dos Mil Dieciseis
Dan's mastery and Steemit developers' consolidated understanding of over 12 years taking a shot at blockchain innovation gave them chance to use existing advancements from other open-source blockchains and join those advances with the code required for Steem decently fast.
The Steem blockchain was a thought in January and principle net by end of March.
In March 24, Steem was propelled and mining started on Mar 24 17:00:00 GMT.
Abril Dos Mil Dieciseis
Steemit was in alpha testing all through April.
Around then more than 150 early adopters enable Steem "to kick the tires".
The Alpha
The logo beneath, is the "first" logo of Steemit going back to the Alpha days, don't recall this?
Well some fortunate individuals do!
![Alpha Logo.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeqjqr7T5hmzkF8xh2da8p5VSJZYtuBhoCA6y38gKUuyJ/Alpha%20Logo.jpg)
This was the first post of Ned Scott on Steemit and the proper way to start off this post.
First PostCLICK
![First post.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTvznA7TTbQ3bspGpswQC2Q1ApPrAfSipXd2JNLHxgQSP/First%20post.jpg)
The present post is a history one, It's about the fast development of Steemit, a think back in history and a response to the inquiry, how whales and dolphins became?
![old flatform.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXCR9Ejv8wpRLcaeNnqSAJQ3XYqCrtfaj8vGHR1n8if1C/old%20flatform.jpg)
Take a look at that ^^! That was the look of Steemit in the extremely early days. Note the upvote and downvote button! Better believe it used to be a thing in those days, no banners! So much has changed in the course of recent months, outwardly, as well as within also! - Geez! they didn't have the follow button in those days, once they had it, it wasn't working. Hahahhaa!
What many individuals don't know Steemit is here for something other than a month or two that the dominant part assumes. Note the huge payouts in the good old days, that is the manner by which a few whales got their Steem Power. With not very many clients and a considerable measure of steem, It was a major steem time back then, however that is not how the greater part of them procured their steem control. Envision you having a record in the good old days, you would've been no less than a dolphin at this point. Most of the whales where one of the first users of the "Steemit mining train" winning colossal measures of steem for their mining! A large portion of the whales today are simply, early power mineworkers! That likewise clarifies why the greater part of them have numerous records. You may realize that the main 19 witnesses get colossal SP rewards, well a few whales have been recovering these for a considerable length of time now....Oh and in the days, there was no such thing as a"posting limit", you could post each 5min's! In any case, thinking of a remark was the crucial step! :))
Then again the majority of the dolphins are early speculators who purchased in at costs of ~0.25 pennies/1 Steem. Or, on the other hand are simply fundamental individuals that were simply partaking in the stage. It is genuinely astounding to see such fast development and advance in this brief timeframe period and to be a piece of it. We are the early supporters too, on the off chance that you take a gander at the master plan!
Old days Announcement Sample
That is the "Presenting Steem, Looking for Witnesses/Miners " declaration.
Psst, you may perceive a portion of the conspicuous Steemit clients on this string:
The Steem network is live now!
Oh and a few people even thought of it as an April joke....(It was distributed on April first, lol...)This is a post from Coinreport, declaring that steemit is opening up to the world posted on May fourth!
Steemit opened up to the world about the first open beta form on May forth 2016!
Steemit rewards social media content creators with cryptocurrencyThe promotion on Bitcointalk on May 9th and the announcement of: "large rewards being distributed for Steemit's first and largest distribution on July 4th."
Welcome to Steemit, decentralized and incentivized social media.
This is the 1st Steemit promotional video ever using the "old" logo:
Conclusion
You might want to read some of my articles,
- 5 TRIVIA OF THE WEEK: Did You Know that Most Dust in Your House Are Made of Dead Skin? Etc...
- SIMPLE WAYS ON HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BLOG BETTER Part 3. Justify format, create small spaces, create a text slider & put a horizontal line (Last part)
- SIMPLE WAYS ON HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BLOG BETTER Part 2. Making the Text Larger, Bold or Italic.
- SIMPLE WAYS ON HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BLOG BETTER Part 1: Image in the Center & insert a link
- How To Direct Message A User in STeemit?
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmP4BHPBRSeXvRs6vq3gYCw2mkhY9N7yK9x4b6m13uPELP/image.png)
Hi there @coinbelly!
You've got some fantastic content on your blog. This article is a great analysis of the history of Steemit, and it would be useful for new members to check out.
Therefore, on behalf of #TheUnmentionables, I'd like to invite you to our community! We've reviewed your application, and we think you'd be a great addition to the group.
To join, message me (ethandsmith) on Steemit.chat or Discord, and I'll get you the invite link!
Keep up the good work, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Thank you for your time reviewing my post! I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you @qurator!
Congratulations! This post has been upvoted from the communal account, @minnowsupport, by CoinBelly from the Minnow Support Project. It's a witness project run by aggroed, ausbitbank, teamsteem, theprophet0, someguy123, neoxian, followbtcnews/crimsonclad, and netuoso. The goal is to help Steemit grow by supporting Minnows and creating a social network. Please find us in the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty Network (PALnet) Discord Channel. It's a completely public and open space to all members of the Steemit community who voluntarily choose to be there.
If you would like to delegate to the Minnow Support Project you can do so by clicking on the following links: 50SP, 100SP, 250SP, 500SP, 1000SP, 5000SP. Be sure to leave at least 50SP undelegated on your account.
This post has received gratitude of 0.76 % from @appreciator thanks to: @coinbelly.
Sneaky Ninja Attack! You have been defended with a 3.71% vote... I was summoned by @coinbelly! I have done their bidding and now I will vanish...Whoosh