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There has been some more clarity today about the Tron / Steemit Inc partnership from an interview with Head of Communications @andrarchy. Also in this edition there is news and updates about Reviewhunt's traffic jump, the DTube Mainnet launch and the BEERlovers of Steem. And there are more additions to the Diary Dates section as well as regular updates on the Steem Foundation and the Steem Proposal System, and another Featured Contest. --- ---

1. The Tron / Steem Partnership

A little more clarity on the changes afoot today, with the first communications from any of the Steemit Inc team. First up @exyle did an interview with Steemit Inc Head of Communications @andrarchy. From the discussion @exyle highlighted these points... > * The team was part of the deal and no one was laid off. > * They did not know when the deal happened (but were aware of talks with parties, basically they learned with us when it happened). > * No ads soon on steemit.com (thanks @justinsunsteemit). > * No token Swap. > * No moving to TRON. > * Faster onboarding is something @justinsunsteemit mentioned as very important. > * Communities on steemit.com within 2 weeks. * [Interview with @andrarchy about TRON and OpenLink](https://steemit.com/hive-100421/@blockbrothers/jevdpbnn) @andrarchy has also put out a personal statement about the Tron / Steemit Inc situation... * [My Statement on Tron's Acquisition of Steemit](https://steemit.com/steemit/@andrarchy/my-statement-on-tron-s-acquisition-of-steemit) As have @vandeberg and @gerbino from the Steemit Inc technical team... * [My Thoughts...](https://steemit.com/steem/@vandeberg/my-thoughts) * [The future of Steem](https://steemit.com/steem/@gerbino/the-future-of-steem) --- In case you missed it @aggroed has now posted the recording of Saturday's special Witness Forum about the Tron arrival... * [Steem Witness Forum - Justin Sun Era](https://steemit.com/dtube/@aggroed/o5fkcc5chcr) For anyone who would like to read more carefully what was said in the DLive AMA with @justinsunsteemit and @ned on Saturday @ericwilson has very helpfully transcribed the whole discussion... * [I fully transcribed the Justin Sun / Ned Scott Stream from Feb 15th, 2020](https://steemit.com/tron/@ericwilson/i-fully-transcribed-the-justin-sun-ned-scott-stream-from-feb-15th-2020) --- @dalz has produced some interesting data about the current Tron situation - particularly relating to who is powering down... * [The Tron Effect on Steem | Numbers on the Tron Tag, Overall Activity and Power Downs](https://steemit.com/hive-167922/@dalz/the-tron-effect-on-steem-or-numbers-on-the-tron-tag-overall-activity-and-power-downs) --- Top 20 witness @aggroed has produced another update on his current feelings about the Tron / Steem partnership... * [Justin Sun tweeted again! Is it time to panic? Is it time to celebrate?](https://steemit.com/steem/@aggroed/justin-sun-tweeted-again-is-it-time-to-panic-is-it-time-to-celebrate) In the post @aggroed references this new YouTube from @justinsunsteemit... https://youtu.be/qct02k4pcow --- --- ### And in other news...

2. Reviewhunt sees massive jump in traffic

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After a Korean YouTuber released a highly viewed video all about Reviewhunt on Saturday the site saw a massive jump in traffic with new sign-ups reaching over 3,400. More than 260 quests were created in 2 days and over $3,000 sales revenue generated...

Reviewhunt User Growth x3 over the Weekend | Sponsor Report - #96

https://youtu.be/KHKPTHlidn0 The @roadofrich gaming platform has been utilising @steemhunt's Reviewhunt by running quests like this... * https://review.hunt.town/quests/17 --- ---

3. DTube Mainnet - Launch date & update

@dtube has given an update on their current plans. Uptake on their DTC token sale has not been as high as expected so they are adjusting their future plans. The launch of the Mainnet is now scheduled for 10 May...

DTube Mainnet: Launch date & adjustments

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4. BEERlovers News

@beerlover has posted the latest news about what is happening in the world of the BEER token including links with the new Steem City game and the upcoming BEERbrew...

Beerlover news and update with candlesticks from next-steem-engine

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Steem Proposal System update

The Steem Proposal System (SPS) today has a daily funding budget available of approximately 2587 SBD. There are now 8 proposals receiving funding from the SPS - @yabapmatt (Steem Keychain), @netuoso (Vessel Desktop Wallet), @anyx (API infrastructure), @thecryptodrive (Power Down reduction), @thecryptodrive again (SBD Potato Top Up), @thecryptodrive (anti - Power Down reduction), @steemonboarding (Steem Onboarding) and @howo (SMT testing). These successful proposals are currently receiving a total of 797 SBD per day from the SPS... * https://joticajulian.github.io/steemexplorer/#/proposals --- One of the organisers of this summer's BLOCK Party @enginewitty has posted a reminder about the SPS proposal looking for funding to support people wanting to go to the event...

The Block Party Proposal

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Steem Foundation update

The Steem Alliance Community Foundation @steemalliance have released the minutes of their last two meetings attended by @shadowspub, @phage93, @alexvan, @guiltyparties, @transisto, @aggroed and @inthenow...

Meeting Minutes: 22/29 January 2020

Their next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 19 February 2020. --- The Steem Foundation is holding a Marketing Forum to discuss its new website...

Steem Foundation Marketing Forum - February 23rd, noon eastern

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Community Watch

@d00k13 has set up a Hive Community for OneLoveDTube...

Sharing Is Caring!!! - Everyone Welcome OneLoveDTube Community Hive-134220

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Contest of the Day

Travel Writing Contest

Write about your travels on Travelfeed.io. 100 STEEM to be won. Organised by @invisusmundi...

Travel writing contest No.8! Win 100 STEEM [Support travelfeed.io]

--- For a list of all the current contests on Steem check out this new list from @pennsif...

Win With Steem : Contests roundup @ 4 February 2020

If you know of any current contests missing from the list leave a comment for @pennsif or message him on Discord @Pennsif#9921. --- ---

Dates for your Diary...

--- For a full list of Steem Meetups and Events...

Calendar of Steem Meetups & Events @ 15 February 2020

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Tuesday 18 February - The Steeming Pile, Vimm.TV

@johnspalding's live streamed open broadcast 'The Steeming Pile' is back, with new co-host @pennsif...

The Steeming Pile - Weekly Promo Post

The recording of the last edition of 'The Steeming Pile' is now available...

The Steeming VOD 201102

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Wednesday 19 February - Steem Philippines Weekly Meetup

Meetings every Wednesday in Davao City organised by @chrisrice and @steem-ph...

18th Official Meetup in Davao City | Steem Philippines

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Sunday 23 February - Steem Foundation Marketing Forum

Hosted by @shadowspub and @aggroed in the Ramble Discord Channel...

Steem Foundation Marketing Forum - February 23rd, noon eastern

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Thursday 27 February - Adelaide Monthly Steem Meetup

Organised by @mattclarke, 6pm local time at The Jade Monkey, Flinders Street, Central Business District, Adelaide. ---

Friday 6 March - SoCal Steem Meetup

For Steemians in Southern California. Organised by @socalsteemit at Taco Surf...

SoCal Steemit Meetup - Steel Parade at Taco Surf

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Saturday 25 April - SteemCampUK #3

Organised by @shanibeer and @lloyddavis in Leicester...

SteemCampUK 2020 | Saturday 25 April | Leicester | Update and Hotels

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Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May - DTube Forum 2020

Organised by @hauptmann, @artakush, @greencross, @sergiomendes and @tibfox in Hamburg, Germany...

Tipps for your trip #1 / Where to sleep and book ?!

Ticket kaufen für das Dtube / Steemian Meetup in Hamburg!

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Saturday 20 June - Steem Canna Fest 2

Organised by @canna-curate in Portland, Oregon...

Steem Canna Fest 2! June 20th, 2020. 5:30pm

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Tuesday 23 June - Sunday 28 June - The BLOCK Party, USA

The second annual BLOCK Party being organised by @enginewitty, @bluefinstudios and @dreemsteem. It has now been confirmed that the event will take place in Olcott, NY...

Block Party 2020 News

@bluefinstudios is also organising a Steem Summit at The BLOCK Party...

Steem Summit and The Block Party

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Friday 26 June - Sunday 28 June - JAHMFest2020, Jamaica

Organised by @donald.porter and the @ReggaeSteem team...

ReggaeSteem JAHMFEST June 26th to 28th, 2020

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KEY DATA [ from CoinMarketCap & @arcange ]

Steem price	US$ 0.233	18 Feb '20 5.56am UTC
CoinMarketCap Ranking	#75	18 Feb '20 5.56am UTC
FCAS Score	753 / A	18 Feb '20 5.56am UTC
SBD price	US$ 0.937	18 Feb '20 5.56am UTC
No. of Whales	37	16 Feb '20
No. of Orcas	367	16 Feb '20
No. of Dolphins	2225	16 Feb '20
No. of Minnows	9297	16 Feb '20
Alexa rank (steemit.com)	#14,533	18 Feb '20 2.35am UTC
Unique visitors (steemit.com)	226,812 / day	18 Feb '20 2.35am UTC
Page views (steemit.com)	521,669 / day	18 Feb '20 2.35am UTC

Follow @penguinpablo & @steem-data for more statistics. --- --- This is #261 (17 Feb '20) of this daily news service. --- --- [ graphics by @pennsif ]

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