Introducing Steem

Steem is the cryptocurrency behind the blockchain based social media network.

Steem is a social blockchain that grows communities and makes immediate revenue streams possible for users by rewarding them for sharing content.

It’s currently the only blockchain that can power real applications via social apps like Steemit.

The Steem blockchain enables users to earn money for their blogging. The idea behind Steem is that instead of a centralized organization reaping all the benefits of the content that users generate, the users themselves can earn for their work!

The Blockchain Social Media

Steem has become an extremely successful social media outlet with a massive userbase and numerous side projects built on top of the network.

Powering Communities and Opportunities Through Steem

Steem is a social blockchain that grows communities and makes immediate revenue streams possible for users by rewarding them for sharing content. It’s currently the only blockchain that can power real applications via social apps like Steemit.

Steem flips the model and returns the value to the people who contribute the most. Users become platform stakeholders, maintaining control over their data, and earning cryptocurrency rewards for each contribution they make.

Find open source code & docs to help you start building.

Build apps, monetize content & grow your community.

Learn about tokens and where to buy & trade.

Get paid for good content & grow your following.

Welcome to the next generation of blockchain technology

Unlike most blockchains that are too slow and expensive to be used for apps, Steem is fast, free, and scalable.

Free Transactions

Intelligent bandwidth allocation enables free transactions

Fast Transactions

Processing occurs every 3 seconds, 24/7/365

Built to Scale

Steem is The only blockchain that can handle social applications at scale.

Steem processes more transactions than Bitcoin and Ethereum.

It’s already used by over 1 million people on more than 324 Steem-based apps.

The top 5 Steem-based apps

Steem-based apps get a boost from the 1 million users already plugged into the Steem blockchain.

1. Steemit
   Social blogging platform

2. eSteem
   Steem-based mobile app

3. DTube
   Decentralized video platform

4. Utopian
   Funding open source projects

5. Steem Monsters
   Digital collectible trading card game

While there are many Steem based interfaces, the most popular is Steemit.com - developed and run by the original founders of Steem. Other options include eSteem, Busy, Patriko and many more!

How to earn on the Steem network?

Earning on Steem is simple! Just register an account on one of the interfaces:
https://signup.steemit.com/
Start writing your first post: and begin to earn.