This post was exactly what I've been looking for to understand the mechanics and ideas behind this wonderful new machine. I hope you find it as helpful as I did, and you can still upvote it. Its current value is only .56 cents
Its a thorough and organized collection of different posts by users over the last couple months explaining anything and everything you wanted to know about Steemit, from how to write effectively for a wide audience, how to properly curate to the most benefit of the community and your STEEM wallet and even fascinating reads on the game theory behind the platform and why it is bound to become virally successful.
Curate away fellow Steemians!