**Summary:**
Taskmaster discusses a town hall meeting on MSP Waves that focused on finding solutions to move forward from the current stalemate within the community. The primary topic of discussion is the power down period on the steam blockchain, particularly in relation to exchanges like Binance and Justin Sun's exchange. Taskmaster emphasizes that it is not the community's responsibility to bail out exchanges that engaged in unethical behavior and calls for strong action to uphold the security of the blockchain.

**Detailed Article:**
In the video, Taskmaster recounts his observations from a town hall meeting on MSP Waves, where Ron and Eli Powell, along with witnesses, were discussing solutions to break the stalemate within the community. The central focus of the discussion revolves around the power down period on the steam blockchain. Taskmaster delves into the issue of exchanges, specifically mentioning Binance and Justin Sun's exchange, and their involvement in governance activities.

Taskmaster points out that exchanges function as custodial entities when users deposit tokens, making them stewards of those tokens. He criticizes the actions of exchanges like Poloniex and Binance, alleging that they knowingly or unknowingly engaged in governance activities that affected the blockchain. He mentions CZ defending Binance's actions, highlighting the need for a clearer understanding of the responsibilities exchanges hold when it comes to governance.

A key concern raised by Taskmaster is the delayed power down process on the steam blockchain, which has been extended for three more days. He stresses that it is not the community's duty to rescue exchanges from the consequences of their actions. Taskmaster insists that exchanges should bear the full brunt of the situation they created, even if it means a slow redemption process for customers who had their tokens locked up.

Furthermore, Taskmaster asserts that the steam witnesses need to stand firm on this matter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of the blockchain. He expresses his disappointment at the possibility of witnesses compromising on this issue and warns against appeasing exchanges at the expense of blockchain security.

Towards the end of the video, Taskmaster highlights the distinction between community debates on various topics, such as the ownership of steam tokens by Tron, and the non-negotiable stance regarding exchanges colluding against the community. He remains resolute in his belief that any compromise that undermines the blockchain's security is unacceptable.

In conclusion, Taskmaster enjoins the community and witnesses to uphold the principles of blockchain integrity and resist pressure from exchanges that have compromised the system. The video serves as a call to action for maintaining accountability and safeguarding the fundamental principles of governance within the blockchain ecosystem.

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I think a rushed hardfork is *very* risky... but the only compromise I’d offer is to apply the accelerated power down offer on Justin’s accounts instead. He can move millions of his personal Steem to the exchanges to create the needed liquidity that I’m sure he assured them he could provide via hardfork. Then it’s his choice whether or not to fulfill his word & obligations at the expense of reducing his witness voting influence.

sincerely the exchanges do not deserve the bail out,they should carry their cross....@taskmaster4450

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I fully agree. We MUST NOT help bail out the exchanges.

i was dissapointed to see binance among the exchanges that were easily manipulated by justin sun...@taskmaster4450

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Thank you for keeping us up to date with everything going on as well as your personal insights.

Some folks may not have had the opportunity to have watched/listened to the Townhall due to work or whatever, so your sharing is really great!

Exchange's that criminally colluded should be shut down to save the integrity of Cryptocurrency 💯

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the recent issues that happened on the steem blockchain have shown that some exchanges can be easily bribed and do not have integrity and cannot be trusted....@taskmaster4450

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Good one. And in the process steem loses several of the few remaining large exchanges it has left. They were just doing what they thought they were supposed to be doing to support a HF. This is evidenced by the fact they removed their votes. Steem is lucky to be on those exchanges in the first place, and it sounds like if the community continues to run wild like this, it won't have em for much longer. Great work.

With the time two hard forks will take to safely pull off, it makes no sense! It is a longer, risky complicated way to go unless there are alterior motives. The quickest safest way is -as you mention- for the powered up accounts to begin power down!! Though it's not obvious they even know how to activate this function! 🤦‍♀️

But, Roy made a few things clear, Tron wants fast power down and Steem is nothing to them. It's not worth their time which they've already spent too much time in this mess. If i read between the lines, Roy says this quick power down is to rebuild relations with these exchanges which i cannot see why we'd want to engage with after who they've shown themselves to be, Tron really wants this for themselves so Sun can dump his coins. And, from what i understand Tron is not willing to offer Steem anything other than destroying the Steem chain and getting out as fast as they can. 

It's pretty clear. There are no good intentions by Tron. They are 100% untrustable from their actions and communications. We will walk away from this holding hands. But, when we are far enough away from the fire we are likely going in a few different directions and Steemit will be no more. Roy also said the coding to do this proposed fast power down hard fork is already done.  I find that super cocky & even harder to believe. 

What a mess.

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