Just wanted to let folks know that we've completed the first round of deposits and withdrawals of HIVE onto Steem-Engine.  The buttons aren't on the front end yet, but that should be happening over the next couple of days.

If you're feeling brave you can test it out now.  This isn't a very friendly user experience and I don't recommend it for people not very code savvy.  But if you're brave then fear not as it works.  If you're unsure try it with something like 0.1 Hive and see if you can make it work before trying larger amounts.

If this is too scary then just wait a day or two as we'll get the buttons working that do all the formatting for you.

## Details (again, feel free to wait a day or two for friendly buttons)

**HIVE on the HIVE blockchain to HIVEP on Steem/Steem-Engine**
While you're on the HIVE network send hive to @steem-tokens and use the Memo `HIVEP username`  do not include the @ symbol in the name.

So, if I want to send HIVE on the HIVE blockchain from @aggroed to my alt account @lovejuice I would log into @aggroed on the HIVE blockchain.  I would send hive to @steem-tokens and use the memo `HIVEP lovejuice`  Notice how I didn't include @ in front of lovejuice in the memo.

**HIVEP on Steem/Steem-Engine to HIVE on the HIVE blockchain**
If you'd like to take your HIVEP off the steem-engine exchange then you can reverse the process by sending HIVEP to @steem-tokens (on the STEEM blockchain).  This time use the memo `HIVE username`  Again, please note to NOT include @ in front of the username.

So, if I want to convert HIVEP on Steem-Engine on the @lovejuice account to @minnowsupport on the hive blockchain as HIVE I would log into @lovejuice on Steem, and transfer HIVEP to @steem-tokens and I'll include the memo `HIVE minnowsupport`.  Note I didn't include the @ sign in the memo in front of minnowsupport.  Note the memo is now HIVE and not HIVEP.  By doing this HIVEP will get converted to HIVE on the HIVE blockchain and be on the @minnowsupport account.

**Again, please test with small amounts before trying larger amounts.**

It may take a few minutes to process.  Even though the transaction speed is 3 seconds on both chains the script looking for conversions typically only runs once every couple few minutes.  So, if it's not instantaneous don't freak out.  Give it 5-10 minutes before bugging us in discord (discord.steem-engine.com).  Also, please don't use transfer large amounts until you're comfortable with the small amounts working.

Normally I'd wait for until the user friendly buttons are ready, but I'm giving heads up as there are exactly 0 exchanges that are accepting deposits and withdrawals right now.  So, even though it isn't super friendly yet I think it's important to get it working ASAP.

## Gratitude

It's a pretty crazy rush to try to figure things out.  The 3 day transition was unexpected.  That said, we've been able to get everyone funds that wanted to withdraw from steem-engine before the fork.  Many thanks to @cryptomancer, @harpagon, and @eonwarped for that.

Now the Crypto Token Converter is functional with HIVE.  Thanks to thecrazygm for getting a fork of BEEM working for Hive.  Thanks to @privex and @someguy123 for getting HIVE <--> HIVEP working this quickly.


## Steem-Engine and Hive-Engine Plans

In case you missed it I'll be creating Hive-Engine on the Hive Blockchain from scratch.  The balances and tokens will not carry over from Steem-engine.  Steem-Engine will continue to operate exactly as it is doing.  This plan is largely due to legal reasons, and I know some users aren't happy about it, but I'm avoiding an Ether Delta situation.  Kindly bear with us as we get it launched.  Expected launch of the backend could be as early as next week, though early april is more likely.  Once that's operational the plan is to get a front end going like steem-engine.com or next.steem-engine.com.  

Eventually, the plan is operate two backends (hive/steem) and only operate one front end.  So, we'll pick a name that's not chain specific and operate a multi chain dex from there.

For more details check here: https://steempeak.com/steem-engine/@aggroed/my-plan