This week we have seen some more record growth but the action from Asia and mostly from South Korea is astounding.
This time around Asia has left the Americas behind like they were parked.
As can be seen from this graph the traffic is mostly coming from Eastern Asia.
Graphically It looks like this.
Zooming in we can delve deeper into the cities in the Eastern Asia region
Zooming into South Korea we can see how the traffic is distributed but city.
Overall the usage is just booming, we have broken through the 300 000 level and are now flirting 350 000 baseline.
Over the entire history of steemit it looks as follows but the latest spike hasn't registered on the graph at rank2traffic.com.
So the Alexa rank is responding as well.
This is good news since South Korea is a booming economy and they are not going to ban cryptocurrencies there.
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South Korea is going huuuuuge!
@gavvet,
We can see STEEMIT at top 1000 in next month of time!
Cheers~
As a member of Korean community, I am so excited by this amazing fact!
Yes, We are really booming!
Another Stat site made by @segyepark (https://steemit.com/kr/@segyepark/tzpam)
https://iworldpark.github.io/steemit/stat/post/
That is crazy since South Korea is trying to stop their people from using cryptocurrency because their government now considers cryptocurrency a form of gambling (Gambling has been illegal in South Korea). It is strange human behavior when you outlaw something to a specific group, that group will find ways to get around the law at an accelerated pace than normal.
South Korea is going to put Regulations/Guidelines to make sure of NO money Laundering type of issues come up, but will not Ban due to so many innovative ideas come out from South Korea (Aka Exporting Value and Importing Wealth into their country). It is making their country boom with more technological advances and creating more jobs and wealth.
Now North Korea has been the greatest beneficiary of Bitcoin due to Hacking and stealing Bitcoins and Hiring Miners in China to send Bitcoins into North Korea. And Bitcoin skyrocketed in price. People just need to becareful with their PRIVATE Keys and exchanges be robust, so they don't get hacked.
@rayonitever Where's the best place to get news about SK and crypto situation? I really don't see SK banning crypto for the mention reasons.
Many people including Miko Matsumura (One of the most respected dude in Crypto) retweeted Joseph Young's Tweet.
Joseph Young was the guy in South Korea fighting all the FUD. He has his own bio on twitter so I will leave to that as an Intro of him.
His Twitter - @ Iamjosephyoung
Thanks
This is great news. It's good to know the government has enough vision to know the future means of creating wealth; and not attempt to stifle the majority of investors working for the good of the economy.
Peace.
This is not possible they cannot stop thier people from using crypto currecy.
beacuse its future currecy.
@qami
Sounds like a case, of 'can't beat 'em...join 'em.' It's all good news for crypto!
Peace.
that great.
lets get connected.
@qami
✌!
I was thinking the same thing, but look at the reaction on the ground:
https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@jrcornel/look-what-happens-when-you-try-to-ban-cryptocurrency
Plus this news:
https://steemit.com/eos/@eosio/richard-jung-former-ceo-of-bithumb-joins-block-one-as-head-of-korea
And it's not clear that the "ban cryptocurrency" crowd currently has any political clout in South Korea.
nice blog follow you blog thanks...
Gambling illegal? When government tries to control every aspect of human life.i can do whatever I like with my money so far as am paying taxes and not hurting anyone.no wonder they are turning to cryptos...about time
Bitcoin is not afraid of South Korea!;)
I'm fine with some degree of regulation. The totally legal stock market is the exact same thing. It is on some level gambling. But it's gambling that makes a lot of people a lot of money that have vested interest in the government which makes it totally legal in a lot of countries. The "man" (lol) is cool with gambling if they getting a cut. Hmm.
Yes, it forces people 'underground'. In this case, decentralized blockchains are changing the world. I read where North Korea has billions in BTC...so much for sanctions.
As I read your post, I was reminded of the Berlin Wall, and how people literally tunneled through to the free side.
Fast forward a few decades, and the US wants to spend billions to prevent people from entering illegally. This is pure foolishness, as millions could be spent on drones with sensors to send pinging radar to law enforcement. It's been proven that the cartels have a huge tunnel-system in place already.
The so-called wall is one thing I hope the POTUS will rethink for a less-expensive solution. I know he ran it as a part of his campaign; but, I think the dollars could be better spent eradicating some of the trillion-dollar debt.
Peace.
I hope Korea will manage to override this shi*...
good good good!!!
Thank you @gavvet for all you do for Steemit!
Thanks to you and the community, Steemit visits in December are up 80% compared to November! 34mn people have been on the website !
Check all the Datas here: Steemit Statistics & Big Data: 🚀 End of 2017 Update 🚀
This is really cool - where do you get the data from?
Some Africans have joined the platform but get discouraged after writing a very quality post hoping that a whale will see and in the end you end up with $0.00, 0.12, 0.7. Many of us have abandoned the platform and others now think that there is no such thing as a grate post, while the rest of us have resorted to doing challenges to give us little hope. Probably if there was a tag for Africa or an African whale that curates post from Africa it would have enabled more Africans to join the platform. Many at times I would want to share African culture but then who is going to see it, who is going to upvote it. On the other hand I really do like the Asians, they don't give up easily no wonder they keep on excelling in technology. Thanks @gavvet for sharing
A lot of people give up after not getting upvotes... not just Africans. I'm glad I stuck with it. Connecting with people who really interest you and not just looking for a payout may be a way to success.
I'm interested in connecting with people from all over the world, Africa included. I'd like to share with people how they can transact directly with crypto and #BypassTheBanks. Steemit is a great way for me to be able to do that, even if I don't get much of a payout.
And, no less of a plus is that it's fun, educational and, improves your Gramma as well! (And, if you're a conscientious literary student, your grammar too.) But especially-if Gramma nits Woolen scoffs as well!(Let's not mention vokabilry 2! sicc) mathewdavid makes a lot of sense and, if we all can upvote him in the fucha, a lot of cents too! Go Mat! (And wouldn't it be really cool if Africa could also become an integral part of the world!Then we could really begin to shteem, just like our Yiddisha brothers. Muzzletoff!
Upvoted and resteemed, thanks for the great info. But do you think Korea is already saturated?
Whats the total number of steem users?
Korea is doing astoundingly but being who I am, I couldn't help being biased by this:
Look at Africa
Nigeria is rapidly moving up in the ranks. People are really motivated (for many reasons) to hop on the cryptocurrency revolution.
Hmm what could be causing the boom in traffic from asia most especially south korea? Is it because they are planning to ban bitcoin there? The traffic from africa is like the lowest among all the continents, we need to try better to get the word out over here in africa.
World of governments trying to stop cryptocurrency in their country because people are becoming rich by cryptocurrency so the government is trying to ban crypto currency
Thanks for sharing @gavvet.
Asia has been one of the most outstanding continents in terms of development from the onset, South Korea in particular. Thanks for this wonderful piece.
this is great,steemit is almost ranked in the top 500 in the usa from 1000 where it was just last month, in no distant time steem,s network effect could be bigger than that of bitcoin. steem has that potential
Yeah bro steem is the most amazing blockchain on the market right now, hands down. @darkerhorse
Great news. There is no limits for STEEM. This year started amazing and there is no reason why we should not go much higher.
Nice post...
Please upvote my post...
very good post
Holy cow, I don't know how you figure all this stuff out, but I appreciate that you do. Wouldn't have a clue if it weren't for posts like this. Not just informative but in human speak. Keep on keepin' on.
Keep on truckin' windrockswater! If we all can synchronize the thread with perhaps just a touch more humanitariani
sm as well, surely we could also begin to make the whole world a BIT of a better place for all.
An amazing participant that Steemit's website will know is a very big boom and will compete with all the powerful social networks of Algebra
And yeah, as we all know yet, this is just the beginning.
The moment people realize that they can do the same things they do on Facebook, Twitter or any other social network, and at the same time generate income with it ...
At that time, Steemit will replace all those social networks. But well, im just happy to see this graphs, this means a lot for STEEM, and for everyone of us.
Steem ON.
You are absolutely right, the actions of South Korea are, to put it mildly, strange and such behavior on the market is not permissible. Crypto-currency technologies can not be stopped and if the South Korea throws its population back into the past, then this is a big mistake! Thank you @gavvet
It just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for the encouraging report.
the numbers are soaring incredibly quick. In the event that the pace continues getting quicker and speedier, I can't envision how famous steemit will progress toward becoming before the year's over. I like where this is going
Awesome statistics.. I wonder why South Korea would think of that though
@gavvet yeah bro south koria govt passes the ordees of kyc documents is compulsory for the transitions that is crypto or any other is not a matter but definstely you must used to link your transaction with kyc...so that is the reason bitcoin price is goes down after the huge higj rate..thank you for sharing info with us...
Have a nice day
Growth growth and more growth...
Love It..steemit.
dear bro Crypto-currency technologies can not be stopped and if the South Korea throws its population back into the past, then this is a big mistake
Every cryptocurrency investor was having an earthquake in their hearts the last week due to threats by South Korean government to ban cryptocurrency. But what is done with brain power is an investment not mere gambling. Thanks for sharing.
I like your informative post. Latest update with graph chart.
Little but Great country. The North Part saw the light and now trying to start new negotiations I think. Despite this, the PEACE should be our priority.
Cryptocurrency is more popular in aisa right now. Specially china,japan, korea. It's growing up Good to see your post here. You did well post as usual. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward your next valuable post. @gavvet
Always i like your post and also love to leave a cmnt. @gavvet
Great post thanks for sharing this post
Nice article its been lot more informative to me....
Welcom in pakistan steemit
wow thats great news for us.
Thanks for share to us.
Resteemed.
thanks share useful information
OMG! This is SUCH an AMAZING post! Thank you for sharing! I give you a vote !!
Woah, the numbers are skyrocketing really really fast. If the pace keeps getting faster and faster, I can't even imagine how popular steemit will become by the end of the year. I like where this is going!
Trending trendo! Let's all then try and truly translate our transient treasures into more philanthropic payouts as well. As the old adage goes: The more you put in, the more you will take out! Well, could we then all term it as an adage, as well? (Thanks Aunt Jane)
I have always liked these geographical stats posts. I bet this correlates to the south Korea crypto explosion too
Great post thanks
many people of my country in Asia are joining steemit as a full job ,
I think in next 2 year in pakistan steemit will top on facebook
And I reckon that if we all love steem enough, we could even call the new currency lovesteem! Love u steem. Go Pakistan, go Pakisteem!
Upvoted and resteemed!
This shows the future of steemit is great
Ban one coin and thousands others to take its place
but Unfortunately if talking about record right now. in particular about bitcoin. I today still experiencing the loss of 3 million for the decline price ... since the early December until January 2018 this yet also up on the target I wanted .... and please help me Yes ... to the growth of branches I ...
https://steemit.com/dream-interpretation/@fazlul/beware-of-dreams-snake-bites-aca029fac8ecd
I'm currently listening to mspwaves radio show with a bunch of new recruits from Youtube talking about their reasons for making the switch.
The growth potential here is still absolutely massive and I have a strong feeling these charts are going to continue pointing north.
Great to see this data, cheers!