This is Day Five of @ dragosroua’s #challenge30days writing challenge. For more info on the challenge, [Click Here.](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/announcing-may-30-days-writing-challenge-strengthening-the-steemit-community) Today’s prompt is **“What Are The Top 5 Crypto Assets You’re Investing In Now?**

This is a great topic! Most people who are on Steemit are at least somewhat aware of the crypto world. It would be challenging to find someone who is Steeming who doesn’t know that they’re posting on the blockchain. Therefore, it’s a topic that’s applicable to all of us and I’m curious to see what answers other people give. 

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### My Top 5 Crypto Assets

https://s2.coinmarketcap.com/static/img/coins/32x32/1230.png
#### Steem! 


This is an easy one for me. I spend most of my online time on Steemit (or Busy) so Steem is the main crypto that I use on a day-to-day basis. The first time I tried sending SBD to someone, I was fairly certain that I would do it wrong. I haven’t messed it up yet and now I’m quite adept at sending my SBD and Steem all over the place. I’ve powered up quite a bit and all the Steem, SP, and SBD that I have in my account I got organically, that is I haven’t purchased any. I do see a lot of potential in Steem and while there are definite headwinds and challenges, I still have enough hope in it that I continue on and try to make Steemit a better place while I’m here.

https://s2.coinmarketcap.com/static/img/coins/32x32/1027.png
#### Ethereum 
This was the first crypto that I bought a while back and it has been doing well, despite its struggles. For quite a while it has been the #2 crypto next to Bitcoin. The main thing it has been missing is name recognition. Then it discovered a new problem: scalability. That scourge known as Crypto Kitties hit the market and the Ethereum network got exposed. I still have it in my portfolio, but I've toned it down. Yes, the Lightning network is supposed to make everything better, but the last I heard, Ethereum could use some prune juice (Bitcoin too, right?).

https://s2.coinmarketcap.com/static/img/coins/32x32/52.png
#### Ripple

This one could be a little controversial as Ripple is a centralized network run by some of the biggest banks, but it's a coin that I think will continue to do well. Yes, it dropped with the market, but I think it's going to continue to attract attention and make gains. Fast, cheap transactions is something that the banking industry has been needing for a while. The collaboration of many US banks to create Zelle is proof of this. Zelle isn't blockchain-based (that I know of), but it shows there's demand for money to get moved easily even between institutions. Look for this market to continue to expand.

https://s2.coinmarketcap.com/static/img/coins/32x32/1042.png
#### SiaCoin

Remember, the prompt was about what I'm invested in. That means, just because I'm holding it, doesn't mean that I advocate that you buy it. SiaCoin is something that I picked up through mining. It was cheap and easy to get for a while, so it made sense to mine it. Then, the whole debacle with BitMain happened and I was really glad that I hadn't invested in SiaCoin-brand miners. See [this article I wrote for Day One](https://steemit.com/steemit/@themanwithnoname/how-did-i-get-on-steemit) to learn more about *that* adventure. I'm still holding the SiaCoin because I believe it will go up in the long-term, but for now it's just taking up space in a wallet. 


#### SSG

![DQmZC8a79jjL9d4QXLsS2YqdKFcRBvH29wa7ZanU2sTsHXR_1680x8400 small.jpg](https://gateway.ipfs.io/ipfs/QmPsC16qwUYHmTS8UMr68YvRiaQMWj5UdBepDi6GNJkobn)

I WISH! Wouldn’t it be amazing if #steemsilvergold, aka #ssg had its own crypto? I don’t have the technical skills to make that happen, but if there were ever a group to do it, I think this is the one. How cool would it be if you could directly trade Steem or SBD for tokens in a blockchain that actually physically owns silver and gold? I’m thinking outside the box here, but I’d love to see it happen. 

Technically there already is a “coin” for this group, but in a truer sense, it’s a round because it has no monetary face value as it’s issued by us, and not by a governmental body. There’s still a chance to get some of your own if you haven’t already. @sevinwilson hasn’t said it’s done yet, so get them while you can.
https://steemit.com/steemsilvergold/@themanwithnoname/last-chance-to-buy-a-steem-silver-round

#### Wrap Up
Those are some of the holdings that I have. I have others, and of course I invest in silver, so that takes some of the money that could otherwise go to crypto, but sometimes a guy just has to buy shiny metal. 

Disclaimer: Not investment advice. The ideas presented here are for information/entertainment purposes only. Do your own research. If you figure out how to feed prune juice to Bitcoin you could become very wealthy. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Never lose more than you have invested. Think about it. 

Coin Logo Source: [Coinmarketcap.com](https://coinmarketcap.com/)

#### - What do you think of my picks?

#### - What are *you* holding?

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### Previous Writing Contest Entries
- **[Day Four: What Are My Top 5 Most Relevant Witnesses On Steemit?]( https://steemit.com/steemit/@themanwithnoname/what-are-my-top-5-most-relevant-witnesses-on-steemit)**
- **[Day Three: What’s The Best Thing That Happened To Me Because Of Steemit?]( https://steemit.com/steemit/@themanwithnoname/what-s-the-best-thing-that-happened-to-me-because-of-steemit)**
- **[Day Two: What Would I Do With A Gift of 1,000 Steem?](https://steemit.com/steem/@themanwithnoname/what-would-i-do-with-a-gift-of-1-000-steem)**
- **[Day One: How Did I Get On Steemit?](https://steemit.com/steemit/@themanwithnoname/how-did-i-get-on-steemit)**
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