In essence, witnesses are responsible for keeping the network going and bringing value to the community. They are generally trusted members of the community. Here's a post from @pfunk that goes into more detail - A Full Steemit User's Guide to Steem Witnesses.
In essence, witnesses are responsible for keeping the network going and bringing value to the community. They are generally trusted members of the community. Here's a post from @pfunk that goes into more detail - A Full Steemit User's Guide to Steem Witnesses.
Another important point on this is that they're elected by the community to do these things - anyone who gets involved can be a witness!
(You obviously know this, just adding this for future readers)
Keep up the good work man!
Thanks @jesta!