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RE: Comparing Utopian Translation Rewards with Existing Services - Blockchain Business Intelligence
Thanks for the analysis. I had noticed the last couple of times that I checked #utopian-io tag on Steemit that the New feed is full of translations.
With Steem above $3 and SBD so much higher, one could theoretically hire the professional translation services 500 words at a time and submit the results to #utopion-io and turn a profit. This is not necessarily a bad thing, since it would result in professional quality translation being provided to all these open-source projects for 'free'.
Hiring a professional translator didn't cross my mind. A brilliant idea actually.
This would mean Utopian can serve as client or source of jobs cor those translators. Then perhaps attract those translators to Steemit.
As a translator (working into English, so unfortunately my services aren't particularly useful in this context) I have a feeling Steemit would be very attractive to many freelance professionals. I've yet to see steemit discussed in any of the pro translation communities I frequent, which is surprising given how much benefit translators stand to gain from this kind of setup! As with many other applications of blockchain tech, translating via steemit/utopian cuts out the "middleman" of agencies, which are a real issue for most who are trying to make a living as a translator.
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I feel there are gems in it I can't point my finger on, but let me try.
This was what caught my attention. I'm not a professional translator, as such having these sentiments from people who are in the field are important.
Thanks! There's always a lot of discussion about the role of tech in the translation world, but usually focused on machine-assisted translation tech and the ways in which the internet has fueled a "race to the bottom" as far as prices/turnaround time/quality. I'm excited by the possibilities blockchain technologies open up to reverse that trend and connect professionals/clients more efficiently.