There were actually two members of our group which are from Phillippines writing about how they paid for their meals with SBD. That is amazing. I think I will have to move to there very soon after my basketball career is over. lol I believe the posts were from @elizacheng and @littlenewthings. :)
Crypto is already changing lives there, and Steemit is making it possible for everybody to become a blogger and earn with their content. Plus cutting out the middleman and getting rewarded as soon as someone upvotes your post. Got to love that. :)
Hopefully, more countries will follow Philippines example. But, we have to be little more patient and wait to see what future will bring for us in crypto world.
Venezuela, Indonesia, Philippines are the countries where crypto, and Steem, is having a massive impact. Steem is definitely powering the lives of thousands already.
Patience is a given requirement. More than anything though we need actual implementations, rather than zealotism [sic]. Actual implementations will make crypto indispensable and allow us to sit at the table. And as Vinay said in his Twitter thread, they will also afford us lobby power.
That is so awesome to hear. Love it. Steemit is changing lives for the better and we have the front seat. :)
Crypto has gone a long way, but just like you suggest it needs a final push to make it available everywhere. Let's see what happens. :)