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RE: The Reason You Don't Understand Steemit: It's Like A Gift Economy Not A Commodity Economy

in #gifteconomy8 years ago

I have never thought of Steemit in that analogy, but you are absolutely correct. (Light bulb goes on). This is a great way to explain it to others.

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you haven't studied Dan like I have.

"By using a decentralized currency members of any society can rest assured that no government can seize funds backing gift commitments." -Dan Larimer
https://bytemaster.github.io/update/2015/12/31/Mutual-Aid-Society/

there's a reason you never thought of it: it's hidden knowledge.

This is so true. We all have the power to acquire such knowledge...but, it's a closely guarded secret. Fuck the elitist scum! We deserve to know!