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"The current economic model of Steem incentivizes large Steem holders to continuously upvote their own content and other creators who specifically support their content. This creates an ecosystem where a content’s true value can’t be recognized or be fairly rewarded."

Speaking two days ago about why [DLive is joining the Lino blockchain, moving away from Steem](https://community.dlive.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360015975832-DLive-is-joining-the-Lino-blockchain-moving-away-from-Steem), Charles Wayn voiced this as the reason, explaining that DLive is currently unable to "deliver upvotes as evenly as possible."

If I am going to be honest with myself, Wayn's words are not wrong.

> Community members who are not “privileged” enough to be a part of these groups with large voting power are therefore penalized financially. This problem has been brought up many times within the community and even by prominent figures outside of the community. We believe that this problem, along with the current market conditions has led to a decreased consumption rate of live streams and videos on the platform and is one of the most important issues we are looking to resolve. For DLive to reach the next level of live streaming and video, we need a more sustainable ecosystem and a more fair mechanism to encourage content consumption and production on the platform.

So, DLive is leaving us and the question remains:

## Is there a problem with STEEM?

Or... more importantly, is there anything which can be done to improve on the described situation?

With the Steem Velocity Harkfork (HF20) around the corner now is as good a time as any to talk about this.

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## <center>Who is @samstonehill?</center>
<center>He was a London based filmmaker until he sold everything and set out on a barefoot journey around the world, currently based in the south of France.

<center>He is travelling with his partner & two children and with no bank account he has been living on STEEM & crypto for over a year.</center> 

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### All content created for this account is 100% original (unless otherwise stated), produced by @samstonehill who invites you to use & share freely as you wish.

## Sam is the creator of:

@steemshop where you can buy or sell anything you like using your steemit wallet

@steemmasters which provides [FREE TUTORIALS](https://dtube.video/c/the#!/c/steemmasters), personal training & resteeming services. Website [HERE](https://sammystonehill.wixsite.com/steemmasters)
*Contact me directly on steem.chat if you want to know more about this*

@steemholidays which encourages resort owners to offer holiday packages in Steem or SBD

@steemtv which aims to provide the best in decentralised films, exclusive to Steemit & DTube

The dailyquotes tag initiative designed to encourage steemians to share their most life changing quotes with the community on a daily basis.

The [Aspiring Steemit Whales & Dolphins group on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1281526168558106/) which seeks to help newcomers make the transition from Facebook to Steemit, providing them with detailed notes and personal assistance with their posts... resteeming them when he can.</center>

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<center>Here is a list of Steemit Witness I have voted for & recommend you do the same:
 @teamsteem @timcliff @jesta @good-karma @someguy123 @blocktrades @pfunk @klye @krnel @blueorgy @ausbitbank @thecryptodrive @ura-soul @pharesim</center>

<center>Without them our beloved Steemship would not fly.</center>

<center>Learn what this means [HERE](https://steemit.com/witness/@teamsteem/what-are-steem-witnesses-and-why-you-should-support-them) and place your vote [HERE](https://steemit.com/~witnesses)</center>


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