I have copied and pasted the FAQ from the official Steemit.com sidebar because I never bothered to read it, and I would bet there are many of you out there who also have not read this in its entirety.
I don't want to encourage anyone to copy and paste, but since I have declined payout on this, I am making an exception because this information is vital to noobs who don't understand anything about Steemit and Planet Steem. Plus, I have handpicked a bunch of GIFs for your amusement, and to make the FAQ less boring to read. I hope you enjoy it!
It's worth reading because it answers so many questions that so many people are asking. I'm averaging about 15 people per day who are asking me questions. I can't answer everyone because I don't have that kind of time or attention. Plus, I have begun working on a huge project with someone in Steemit. When we get some of this work done, I'll be blogging about it. This also means that I will not be quite as active with supporting and working on the other 4-5 projects, like @spaminator and other things. Remember, if you find something suspicious, or a comment farm, send a message to @sherlockholmes in Steemit Chat.
Well, here goes.
This is the FAQ page that you probably never read on this website. I think @timcliff is the one who really got thing going, although I don't know who all worked on it. It's very clear and worth reading.
What is Steemit.com?
Steemit is a social network and content rewards platform that makes the crowd the beneficiaries of the attention economy. It does this be rewarding users with STEEM.
Steemit has redefined social media by building a living, breathing, and growing social economy; a community where users are getting rewarded for sharing their voice.
How does Steemit work?
Steemit is a social media platform that works by having the crowd reward the crowd for their content. It does this thanks to the Steem blockchain and cryptocurrency; Steem is 'minted' daily and distributed to content producers according to the votes they get.
How does Steemit differ from other social media websites?
Most social media sites extract value from their userbase for the benefit of shareholders alone. Steemit is different, it's a new kind of attention economy. By connecting with the Steem blockchain (which is decentralized and controlled by the crowd), Steemit users receive all the benefits and rewards for their attention.
Does it cost anything to post, comment, or vote?
No. It is free to post, comment, and vote on content on Steemit.com. You might even get paid for it!
Can I earn digital tokens on Steemit? How?
You can earn digital tokens on Steemit by:
Posting - By sharing your posts, you can earn upvotes from community members. Depending on the upvotes you receive, you will get a portion of the ongoing Steem reward pool.
Voting and curating - If you discover a post and upvote it before it becomes popular, you can earn a curation reward. The reward amount will depend on the amount of STEEM Power you have.
Purchasing - Users can purchase STEEM or Steem Dollar tokens directly through the Steemit wallet using bitcoin, Ether, or BitShares tokens. They are also available from other markets and exchanges including BlockTrades, Poloniex, Bittrex, Shapeshift.io, and Changelly. STEEM tokens that are powered up to STEEM Power earn a small amount of interest for holding.
Where do the tokens come from?
The Steem network continually creates digital tokens to reward content creators and curators. Some of the newly-created tokens are transferred to users who add value to Steemit by posting, commenting, and voting on other people's posts. The remainder is distributed to holders of STEEM Power and the witnesses that power the blockchain.
Where does the value come from?
At its root, Steem is simply a points system. However, because this points system is blockchain-based, the points can be traded on markets as tokens. People buy and sell these tokens, and many hold in anticipation of increased purchasing power for various Steem-related services.
By analogy, Steem is a game system where users compete for attention and rewards by bringing content and adding value to the platform. The rewards people earn are tokens that have market value and are readily tradable. It is similar to how someone playing a video game could obtain a limited item or currency by playing the game. If the currency or items are transferable between users, then they can sell or buy them on game item markets.
Why are people getting vastly different rewards?
Steemit is not a "get rich quick" scheme. While it is possible to post content that goes viral quickly and earn a lot of rewards on a single post, this is not typical for most users.
Most of the authors that you see earning high rewards are users that have spent a lot of time in the network building followings, making connections with others, and developing a reputation for bringing high quality content.
It is best to have realistic expectations, without focusing on rewards when you are first starting out. Work on building a following, making connections, and developing a good reputation. Consistency will pay off in the long run.
This is only part of the official FAQ. There are many ways to earn Steem in Steemit. Really, the only limitation is your imagination. Create a service that's in demand (I think the upvote bot market is super saturated, so I would recommend something else. Actually, these auto upvote buying schemes are not geared towards long-term rewards and gaining high reputation, so I would caution against getting addicted to them.)
I think my next post will be geared towards people who want to earn but who are not good writers.....stay tuned.
I wonder if Cheetah will detect this? Nice kitty....
this is the first 'what is steemit' articles I've read that made sense to me top to bottom. Thanks.
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Thank you, @stellabelle
This is the first article that I will recommend for newbies.
Haha, those gifs:D tip!
thank you!
Yeah, the gifs are quite entertaining! I did notice at least one inaccuracy tho. I don't think you get interest on your SP. If I'm wrong about that it's b/c I've conflated interest on the "savings" with interest on SP.
I never read it either, I remember seeing it on the side bar few times but never bothered to click it, gonna take my time and read it now, the gifs will make it more interesting. Thank you for the post @stellabelle.
I've been on this platform for a year and I never read it! I bet 80% of people are like us! Gifs make it bearable.
I am so thankful for your spice to the dish of FAQ. Very entertaining :)
I don't think anyone has read the frequently asked questions page on Steemit and it's a good idea to make it enjoyable with gifs haha
It probably would've been a good idea for me because I didn't know much about Steemit and it was my first stepping stone into cryptocurrency
I think this is definitely good for those who are sceptical as it clearly explains how steem has any value and how all of this work
Thanks for making loads of text fun @stellabelle :)
I think it is pivotal making a post about how to become a good writer so someone is able to engage with more people as well as they learn to follow their passion and not copying things just because they go on trending.
I definitely would've loved this upcoming tutorial as my earlier posts were horrendous and I didn't put as much effort as I do now
Great reply, and I totally agree. Its good that you are acknowledging @stelebelle for her contribution..
I actually have never read this. The GIFs were perfect 👌 and "I wonder if Cheetah will detect this? Nice kitty...." had me laughing 😂 Thanks for making it so digestible!
YES! Omg I needed this lmao .. steemit for dummies lol
yes you do.
Perfect fly outlined for new comments and anyone who has been on this platform and is still confused . By the way, I love the GIF :D couldn't stop looking at it
Thank you @stellabelle, most helpful, saw it but never read it properly, love your gifs :):)
If GIFs fill FAQ more people will read it ) Many thanks dear @stellabelle!
If I made the official FAQ page...welll....
First, off thanks for putting this together just splendid really! Also, 3 months ago you had mentioned you might be up for an AMA but were to busy with a Steem summer party. How does your schedule look now ? We are currently doing an AMA with the creator of Dtube if you want to check it out.
contact me either on skype or steemit chat...
my skype name is haizarahaizara
Ok, great shall do thanks!
which way? skype or steemit chat? im going swimming soon. be back later
I'll do it via steemit chat. Enjoy the swim!
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Entertaining and informative. Thank you @stellabelle ! Still learning the ropes but it gets a little easier every day.
What is Steemit.com?
ha ha nice one
haha, lovely animations
Aha, the gifs are inspired. :)
Thanks for sharing this genial guide <3
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STOPHello @stellabelle, I've learned quite a bit from your posts and just watched an interview on YT that you did not too long ago. Question, if I have a request for a potential software update or feature, is there a particular developer here that I can send it to? Thanks
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Greatly explained and learned some new things
Well done...love the gifs :) following
Is this @originalworks?
It's interesting that cheetah didn't pick this up. And amusing that you received an award for total payout on a decline payout post 😁
The post I read prior to this one is from a 72 rep and contains at least 20 grammatical errors, it's a total horror to read to be honest. I'm aware it's not the users first language but still, goes to show you don't need to be a top writer to be a hit.
Thank you so much for sharing @stellabelle... resteemed this even if it's 7days old. This is valuable info!
Thank you! I'm a noobie and had not seen that FAQ before. I appreciate the post!
I want something like this!