Hey guys,
After doing some filming last week I decided to do some more this week - I flew in last night to NYC and met @andrarchy at his apartment where we put together this hot take on steemit.com and ICOs with SMTs. Leave your feedback below.
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Edit* remember to checkout https://SMT.steem.io and share!
what i wanted to say, hence upvoted. Thanks for the insights, i really like the videos it makes it personal. Consider adding DTube as an embed to Steem (whitelisting it @heimindanger :D) and post em on Dtube :P
Nothing to say it's just like.......
Upvoted and Following
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First I would say I love these updates very happy to here them anD Good work steemit.com.
Now
Few thing
I hope steemit.com will become number 1 in the world but they have to update their site and build an application Asap.
Thanks
Why this comment the best? I see chicken from hand.
its the context.. it plays on the hand being in the back of the video.. have upvoted you 100% @doelist..
#giveandreceive #dreamitandsteemit ;]
SMT is the future of interactions in the web. Thanks a lot Chief.
Good answers. I'm really looking forward to start SMT.
Could you change your avatar? IMO, it is really not cool to use distorted photo of one of Co-founder of Steem to grab others people attention.
done
Yes, I fully agree. Not cool @brensonttt
Approach with video communication with community is greate! I hope it will continue!
I like the back and forth. Keep it coming.
Many people are working to launch their business using SMTs. When will we be able to have an ETA for the launch date? Uncertainty stunt development.
If I am not wrong, in early 2018 (my guess is that in January 1st). I can't remember who said that but it was someone close to the developers.
Early 2018 is okay for now but I have a business to run and would like to have a more specific ETA or a date at which the specific ETA will be announced.
Greately, Nice to meet everyone in here
What's up @ned, thanks for the update BOSSMAN! I'm looking forward to the future of Steem!
Keep On STACKIN People!
Agreed!
Yup :)
BOSSAM?
I really don't think that they should be focusing on making too many updates or improvements to SteemIt.com. Right now the whole Steem ecosystem is far too dependent on SteemIt.com as the only front-end as was evident from the recent DDOS events.
The idea behind the Steem platform is that any number of different front-end sites can be created on top of it. I think the SteemIt, Inc team should be focusing on creating tools, frameworks, etc to make it as easy as possible for others to create their own front ends to the Steem blockchain such as busy.org and chainbb.com.
When SMTs come out I think it would be great to not only have an easy way to create your own tokens, but also to have an easy way to launch your own front-end site using those tokens. If you create your own site on top of Steem then you can fix all of the "issues" you may see with SteemIt.com however you see fit. Then if others also like your changes they can switch to using your site.
This is where I think the real future of the Steem platform is - a whole series of different sites / communities etc built on top of the Steem blockchain, using their own tokens and SteemIt.com fading into the background.
I think you might be missing some, look at the same post at:
https://busy.org/smt/@ned/answers-steemit-development-and-icos-w-smts-video
or
https://esteem8app.github.io/smt/@ned/answers-steemit-development-and-icos-w-smts-video
or
https://beta.chainbb.com/smt/@ned/answers-steemit-development-and-icos-w-smts-video
or
https://stage.steemiz.io/smt/@ned/answers-steemit-development-and-icos-w-smts-video
or
https://steemkr.com/smt/@ned/answers-steemit-development-and-icos-w-smts-video
of course don't use your key material on sites that you don't trust
You took that quote out of context - I'm aware there are other front-ends, but it seems like many people don't, and as a result when it went down recently many people thought that Steem went down. I think the DDOS attacks were actually good in that they helped many people realize the difference between SteemIt.com and the Steem blockchain platform.
I came to the same conclusion :D :)
But then I went through busy.org but couldn't browse my old posts and left with dissatisfaction.
I agree to some extent but I don't want the main site to fade into the background. This site really has many issues but it is run by the core developers of steem blockchain. It is like the bitcoin.org of Bitcoin. I think it needs to make a good impression and stay updated with new features.
Cent percent agreed
This! Kind of like a Ning network built on the Steem blockchain.
@ned - keep the videos coming
Agreed.
And I wish they'd fix the exchange issue - wallets are down on Poliniex, HitBTC and shapeshift.
All the exciting plans in the world will come to nothing if people can't buy coins on the exchanges and withdraw them because the wallets are down.
i agreed with you nice instructions
love your icon, yabapmatt - baby is adorable!
Thanks! He's a few years older now, but still adorable :-)
Great heads-up on the development end of things, many are wondering and, of course as we all can see (& desire) extra goodness coming our way, I fully trust in your management. In relation to the ICOs, I think you have done a great job in underlining the essentials, especially the legal aspect of it.
This process of inclusion and participation with Q&A over video is very popular, quick and I really appreciate the feedbacks you have shared with us all. Thank you @ned!
All for one and one for all! Namaste :)
@eric-boucher, he's everywhere!
It must be all this meditation that renders my being more and more omnipresent... ;)
Namaste :)
for a while now :) since the beginning
hahahah someone is actually making the steem collectible card game :D my great ideas getting implemented, I saw a spam card the other day :D
sweet rock on.. thank you for clarifications
Oh, I see what's happening here,
@ned is dodging the important questions!
That is the best comment I have ever seen... Ever!
Thanks man :)
That's really funny... kind of
That's funny...
Amazing video. You are doing a very good job. Thank you.
Great video! Concise and right on point. These videos are really helpful for the community. Very excited about all the development going on.
@dan-atstarlite, ditto, even for a newbie minnow like myself, I am very excited for the future of Steemit and the technology and smart people behind it, Great job team, keep up the good work. Thanks for all the updates @ned Cheer$:)
Here's a transcript of the video, especially for those of you who can't wait to know what Ned said, but prefer to read it, instead of viewing it on YouTube:
https://steemit.com/smt/@fitzgibbon/when-ned-answers-questions-about-smart-media-tokens-transcript
As for my personal answer to the last part of the video, what I think about video as medium, well, it's great! Nothing conveys the message better, I think.
But, sometimes, you're in the middle of something when you just can't watch a video (like being inside a crowded bar when the Netherlands' soccer team plays a game, which happened to me just this evening). At these moments you really want to know what was said in the video, without having to open it. Also, for people without a great internet connection, who are tuned in to Steemit via their mobile with limited bandwidth this could also apply:
Posting the video with a transcript below it would be nice.
Cool, doing transcripts as well so nice to see!
Mine are almost fully automated, I'd be interested on how you do it.
Manually.
But boy, he talks fast!
It's a very short video though, so no problem there, but I hope he'll include these in new editions of this back and forth communication :)
Oh did you know you can copy paste it from YouTube? Open Transcript if it is available. Or use downsub.com but then you have to get rid of the html tags. sed 's/<(^<)>//g' will do IIRC or check regexr.com
Or maybe you just don't want to let Youtube know you watched that video.
Your work is great, I hope this program will run smoothly. The target must reach for the future happiness of Steemit.
Everyone will be happy with your efforts.
barvon you are right.Everyone will be happy with his efforts.great job .
Personally this is the best direction for steemit.
Keep us informed and focus on what is ahead.
A weekly video is great and it shows steemit is moving forward.
Thank you for keep it up.
I saw the change in the site. Keep them coming.
I agree completely. This helps to negate a lot of the negativity that floats around this place regarding the challenges that we are experiencing. It is a software platform still in its beta stage. I am sure the developers have a lot more great stuff they are working on.
I like that in this video Ned looks like a simple man. He doesn't boast about his accomplisments, only share news.
Sorry, I don't understand - where steemit going now? ICO and steemit - steemit will help people launch their tokens?
Thanx for the videos, Ned (both of them). SMTs sound very promising and we look forward to learning more about them.
Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing you in Lisbon soon! I love, love, love Steemit!
(Oh, and don't stand in front of a window when shooting a video!) 😁
Great suggestion ;)
Thank you for confirming that development on steemit.com and the blockchain STEEM continues and remains priority. With that being said I am also looking forward on the development of SMT and share the belief that it will be a benefit for the overall STEEM blockchain ecosystem.
I like the response via video and would love to see it continue that way.
very exciting time to be alive because of Steem! thank you @ned
Amazing what it takes to make us excited.
Steem all the way.
Thanks for updates on developments (23 developers working on backends) and SMT/ICO. Indeed steem has a bright future ahead.
Once a week video is a great idea!! or twice : ). Please make it happen!!
Great informative video! Thanks @ned & @andrarchy! Super excited about all this! Can it be 2018 already?!? Oh wait... then I would have missed SteemFest! See you there!
Yes, this information this is very useful for me and steemian users worldwide friend
It's my first time to see u in the video. Wow Steemit has many developers! I'm addicted wd Steemit now and by the way you look cute. 😍😍😍
I can't wait for this adaption and upgrade to the Steem platform and the crypto ecosystem as a whole.
One hell of a forking when it finally hits the ground running. Thanks for keeping on!
Am enjoying the medium and the back and forth, engaging with your audience is very important. Also enjoying the multiple viewpoints. Helpful in getting further understanding of what's going on.
Much love, @Sammosk
It's great to see that you came back a week after and gave some explanations on the most recurring questions asked last time!
Thanks so much for that!
I am wondering if it is possible to organize a webinar where everyone can ask you questions and you just give your reply live and direct. This would just be great i think.
Let me know what you think.
A webinar is a great idea although I would imagine the sign up list would be huge. It would have to be a 6 hour one.
Direct responses addressing questions is very helpful. Members of the community often miss something that is sensational out of the fact they dont know. Having @ned mention some of the things people are bringing up and providing answers really helps.
Even it will be a 6 hours one, people can come and join in anytime and ask their questions. @ned will just be answering live and direct.
And a webinar like this will just be amazing and bring more exposure to the platform!
Yes and one that will be passed around I am sure.....people will start posting it on twitter and facebook.
It would be great to get more specifics on what the dev team for the steemit front-end are going to be doing in the next 6-12 months. Is there an up-to-date roadmap?
Thank you @ned for keeping in touch with the community. This back and forth question and answer method is fantastic.
Thank you for coming with such bright ideas to help humanity.
God bless you!!!!
Great video :)
Awesome! Thank you for talking about steemit inc and your team and what you are doing.
I think it is always important to know what u are doing and communicating to build trust.
Yes. It is easy to fall into the mindset that some on here post about regarding steem and how this is a dead platform and will never survive. Obviously @ned is biased but he also has the 411 on what is going on behind the scenes. When you have a team like he does, there are so many possibilities and I am excited to see what comes out of this.
Steem will be huge.
It would really be helpful to have these videos done on a regular basis answering the questions that the community has.
Even if it is via a twitter feed or something like that, it would help.
Communication is key and helps alleviate a great deal of fears.
Is the bash my frienda, good job and good post @ned
Nice hair @ned :-)
This is so awesome!
Getting the CEO to explain straightforward how things are developing and going is so valuable.
Having an active core team that is moving forward and working organized for the future of Steem gives the platform lots of credibility and seriousness.
Thanks a lot @ned for the heads up!
A refreshing occurrence as compared to the rhetoric you typically hear out of CEOs.
Straightforward and to the point....gets me even more excited about Steem.
It is a great idea. You must have had great filming.
I think the SteemIt, Inc team should be focusing on creating tools, frameworks, styling and change hosting! Then if others also like your changes they can switch to using your site.
SMT Will rise soon as possible...Witnesses what are you waiting for?
Thanks @ned - really appreciate the post, and the timing was perfect.
Personally, after researching a whole bunch of crypto projects, I plonked for Steem because I can see its massive potential. As a result, I've now invested a huge amount of my time and money into the Steem project (which I don't have a lot of at this stage - but I'm working on that, and hopefully you guys will be helping me soon to address that particular issue :-)).
The Steemit platform is a central pivot for our website, and it is really appreciated and highly reassuring to hear that Steemit development hasn't taken a back seat. And reassuring also to hear about the Steem blockchain team expansion. Onwards and upwards! Thanks...!
When dealing with currency (fiat or crypto), always get an accountant and a lawyer.
Why do they get paid so much ... because when the sh!t hits the fan, they are worth it.
Nice one @ned, see you in a few weeks :D
Although not directly related to the ICO side of things, I produced an example use case for SMT today, i hope it helps someone.
https://steemit.com/smt/@abh12345/smt-for-the-attention-of-vango-com
Yes i see the future getting more clear, keep on the good work. Steemit i can say is not stagnant but a moving train to a particular destination
The video are looking better and I think you're a great public speaker.
One thing I think would gain from being improved on is the whole look of the video, in particular the background and the sound.
We all know brands need to take special attention to their look and this I feel will come a lot from how the Steemit video look.
I feel like the camera is doing the job but the background could obviously be better without require much work. Even a brick wall would have been better.
Lighting is okay I think.
The sound could have been better. There's an audible noise through out the video. Sound processing to remove noise below a certain level could have been great.
It might seem like these are details but I feel like they are important ones and pretty easy to fix. Also once they're fix it easy to continuing apply those fix.
Simple suggestions whether you guys implement those or not.
Can this comment be in top ? hehe
this information can help us. thank you @ned
Thanks a lot for clearing these things up! Valueble to us to get direct responses from you. I'm starting to catch up with the basics of Steem and Steemit and like the idea of SMT's but I've got some questions for @ned and everyone ells:
Do you think some already established platform, with a larger following, that implements an SMT could overshine Steemit to some extent? Might people see less value here?
Do you hope so, because that would still stengthen Steem? And perhaps lead to other better social media?
Could Facebook create their own SMT, and power some just not too meaningless function for it to still steal crowds from Steemit or similar platforms? While still not being any more decentralized?
Hey I left a reply here soon after this was posted but I'm scared it didn't get much attention..
In a desperate attempt to highlight my questions I made a rap about them a couple of days ago for the rap challenge and made a separate post for that. Just now I realized that I should post it here as well as it's a direct response to this video and the discussions SMTs have created:
Steem rap with lyrics - "Future of SMTs?"
@ned
If you get plenty of feedback on different ideas for improving Steemit, adding to it whether it be tools or other features, or have ideas yourself you would like Steemians to have their say on, what about some form of yes/no poll with a section for comments we could add to it?
That would allow people to physically read the up and coming and allow the input into the matter to help you know how many want certain things/think they are a good idea and so forth.
Thanks for keeping us updated mate, hope to hear more soon!
That's a great idea for an app that a 3rd party developer should build on Steem. That's the beauty of creating a protocol like Steem, every feature you want is an opportunity to create a business.
Community Liaison, Steemit
Thank you, I agree that an app for this would be a great addition.
Thanks @ned for not going into the Hollywood for you have the looks of an actor...but instead developing such helpful platforms thereby creating a livelihood for many around the world...you're not selfish man...God bless!
And I barely made it thru high school algebra, lol. You guys are brillant!!
Why need upgrade?is this development good for the users?
thanks