Im not quite acquainted with how everything from blockchain to altcoins to Steemit goes because Im kind of new here. I have a lot of questions still even after reading the artcle (whixh really broadened my horizons. Really nice posta though) but i am very much willing to learn. 

Where does the money come from? What do we mean by mining? Can asking people to join steemit help the community? How is it possible that I am earning from my content? 

I am still confused really but really fascinated with how the system goes. The community is really unique. But based on my curent understanding, here are my thought:

I can already see the future of Steemit as the new Facebook, Zappl as the new Twitter amd Dtube to take over Youtube. The possibilities are endless in this decentralized blockchain.

I am well aware of social media platforms making money out of their applications and websites. From ads to personal info down to our own ingenious ideas, they are making profit out of it while they sit back and watch the show go on as money enters into their pockets.

And we are left blinded with nowhere else to go because of the monopoly they exert on the market. I mean, where else will I post my smartphone photography than in Instagram. But now we have Steepshot! And i couldn't be happier

These newer decentralized platforms powered by Steem communicate to a broader audience worldwide and does not rely solely on you followers or friends.

And the best part about this: Profit is returned to the hands of the people. The whole idea is revolutionary. Kind of like how balance is restored after years of tyranny and gold is finally looted out of the palace and into the citizenry. Finally, layman have the power to make their dreams come true through his own means in social media.

Every post we make is our Intellectual Property. No person gains the right to capitalize on our thoughts and ideas.