Lots of people are interacting with Utopian recently and it is really hard without a specific place where we can chat. Thanks to @transisto a new #utopian-io channel has been created on Steemit.chat.

Especially if you are acting as a moderator on Utopian you are invited to join asap.

![utopian-network.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQDt7D8TL65jPz7MoQK5au58Ujq16vasU1Ep2a92vgnoZ/utopian-network.jpg)

If you have questions or want to join discussions about Utopian the #utopian-io channel on Steemit.chat is the place to go.

For those who prefer Discord find here the invitation link: https://discord.gg/Pc8HG9x
Thanks to @arie.steem for the Discord channel.

## What is Utopian?
Utopian is the only platform rewarding Open Source contributions with Steem. A project is Open Source when its codebase is public. Usually Open Source projects are hosted on Github. Steem, Steemit, Busy, WordPress and many other projects are Open Source and hosted on Github.

## How Can You Contribute?
Before submitting a contribution on Utopian.io you must read the rules <a href="https://utopian.io/rules">READ THE RULES</a> or either your contribution will not be accepted or the Utopian Bot will just ignore it and not super-vote it.

## <a href="https://steemit.com/utopian-io/@elear/let-me-introduce-utopian-bot-the-first-and-only-meritocratic-bot">READ ABOUT THE MERITOCRATIC UTOPIAN BOT POWERED BY 525K STEEM POWER</a>


#### Ideas/Feature Request
Do you have an idea or do you need a new feature to be added in Open Source project (like Steemit or Busy.org or WordPress and many others)? Just create a new contribution in Utopian.io under the category **Idea/Feature** and write about your idea in great details. The Utopian community will reward you for that.

#### Development
Are you a great developer and do you want to be rewarded for joining the development of Open Source projects? Choose the category **Development** when creating a new contribution on Utopian and write about the code contributions you made, by providing links to pull requests, forks, branches etc. you are working on. The Utopian community will be more than happy to reward you!

#### Bug Hunting
Do you like to spot bugs? Keep doing that for Open Source projects and post the bugs you have found and how you have found them by creating a new contribution on Utopian.io under the category **Bug Hunting**. You will get amazing rewards for that!

#### Translations
Help Open Source projects being universal and join the effort to translate them. Choose the category **Translation** when creating a new contribution on Utopian.io and write about the translations you have completed and which tools you have used. Many rewards are waiting for you.

#### Graphics
You eat layouts and logos for breakfast? Contribute to Open Source projects by posting your beautiful creations via Utopian.io. Choose the category **Graphics** when creating a new contribution. People love creations and you will get high rewards for sharing them!

#### Documentation
Do you think an Open Source project can be better documented or needs to be documented entirely? Do that and share how you documented it and where by creating a new contribution via Utopian.io under the category **Documentation**. Steem for example requires a lot of documentation and you may want to start doing that and get rewarded!

#### Analysis
Charts and numbers are your daily life? Share your findings and analysis of Open Source projects via Utopian.io and get rewarded! Here an example from fellow Steemian @codewithcheese https://utopian.io/utopian-io/@codewithcheese/most-popular-websites-on-steem-analysis-of-the-steem-blockchain

#### Visibility
Are you pushing hard to bring new users and traffic to an Open Source project. Write about that via Utopian.io by creating a new contribution under the category **Visibility** by reporting links to posts you made via social networks, ads, promotional events, etc. That's what I am doing just now for Busy.org.

![Screen Shot 2017-10-17 at 11.29.46.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNSnF95DM4iQ7gPaXt6wK5dRsaJcWfjLNdkB3SxjADLMD/Screen%20Shot%202017-10-17%20at%2011.29.46.png)

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# Utopian Sponsors (so far)

@freedom
@transisto
@johnsmith
@xeldal ->  <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">Vote for witness</a>
@cryptoctopus
@furion->  <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">Vote for witness</a>
@javybar
@jerrybanfield -> <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">Vote for witness</a>
@kendewitt
@ajvest
@yabapmatt
@allowisticartist
@elear -> me
@n-ur
@masterofcoin
@iliasdiamantis
@techslut
@bbrewer
@unosuke
@airmatti
@ippua
@nesian101
@rival ->  <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">Vote for witness</a>
@sircork->  <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">Vote for witness</a>

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### Are you going to the STEEMFEST?
I'll be there. Lets meet and chat: https://steemit.com/steemfest/@elear/i-am-going-to-the-steemfest-guess-why

### Who am I?

11 years Senior Software Architect - Javascript Full Stack Developer, focused on ES6, React.js, Redux, TypeScript, Node.js, and DevOps.

Follow the official Utopian account: https://steemit.com/@utopian-io
Follow me on Steemit: https://steemit.com/@elear
Follow me on Utopian: http://utopian.io/@elear
Add me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puccidiego/