Why are Ignorant people Calling Steem & Bitcoin A Ponzi Scheme

in #steem7 years ago (edited)

I have heard this garbage time and time again from people ignorant of the realities of blockchain technological genius –purporting that steem and bitcoin are another Ponzi scam. This is not new because ignorance can lead to stupidity and in worst case scenario , fear , cynicism  and subsequently , conflict. In addition, most ask where does the money that members in steemit earn  come from and thus come to a premature conclusion without doing a constructive due diligence. 


        Why are Ignorant people Calling Steem & Bitcoin A Ponzi Scheme


Peter Schiff , for example , is a very smart gentleman and  one of bitcoins biggest critics . Recently, he  compared bitcoin to Beanie Babies! And warned his followers on his radio show (June 20th 2011) not to invest in bitcoin when it was trading at approximately 17 USD (Oh my goodness!!!).  Is he right ? or is there a conflict of interest due to his investments in gold? Or is it extreme ignorant ? or does he belong to supporters of governmental control on our money and freedom? (feel free to send in your answers below). 

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Before I proceed, I will give a succinct definition of Ponzi scheme: According to Investopedia,  a Ponzi scheme  is a dishonest investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors. The Ponzi scheme generates returns for older investors by acquiring new investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers. Moreover, the first well known Ponzi scheme was coordinated by Charles Ponzi in 1919 –read here for more.

 Steem and Bitcoin does not fit in the definition of Ponzi scheme due to these reasons:

  • Does Steem or Bitcoin have a centralized body that funnel money up to the top? :No
  • Does Steem or  Bitcoin promise high yield return on investors?  :  No
  • Does Steem or Bitcoin require cash flow from new investors to sustain it just like Ponzi ? : No
  • Unlike Ponzi schemes, Steem and Bitcoin will still have value and continue to function even if no new participants join the ecosystem. 

Therefore , steem  and  bitcoin are no Ponzi scheme rather a blockchain technological ingenuity that is making  our world a better and more free place.


  The Steem Ecosystem

Steem system is built on secure blockchain software that run on computers and there are 3 types of assets that run on the ecosystem: Steem , Steem Power and Steem Dollars. 

Steem and steem power are comparable to company shares and Steem dollars, are created as a loan on Steem collateral and issued to contributors to the ecosystem as currency. 

Moreover , a blockchain-based software network creates Steem Dollars, to be used as a currency, from loans on Steem digital assets which have financial worth  because they're useful to a growing Steemit community , and are rare.


So let it be clear to all that steem and bitcoin are no Ponzi scheme. Feel free to invite your friends, colleauges and family members to join steemit and benefit from  the ingenuity of blockchain technology. 


Do you agree? Send in your comments, pls upvote and resteem to show your support.


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Good presentation, thanks for sharing with us and surely educating more than one needing it! All for one and one for all. Namaste :)

Thanks for your comment @eric-boucher and more success

May the force stay with us, all for one and one for all! Namaste :)

The only Ponzi scheme I see is the bankers and the government 😂😂😂

I agree @stackin good point indeed, always.

I think some people view Steemit as a pyramid scheme because it appears that the most successful Steemians are the ones that have done it for a long time and the newer uses get less payout. When it reality Steemit success should be viewed as a life lesson. Those at the top have committed themselves through hard work, dedication and commitment to the platform. Don't be jealous because of their success- try to emulate it.

Wow. @joelfriedman68
You just hit the right nail on the head! Your point is very right. I joined june & seing older members succeed due to hard work motivated me to work harder to get to their level of which am doing and as you pointed out, soon they gonna envy me too ;) great comment!

@joelfriedman68 very good comment indeed,I agree with you. Pls See my former blog post link on the last part of this post where I indicated what you said here. Thanks for your comment and more success to you.

Most of the Whales got in when it was a few cents per Steem. A lot harder to emulate but not impossible.

Good post. Remember when people called Ebay and Paypal a scam? How about Uber or AirBnB? What about Google or Amazon? At some point all new and disruptive technologies get labeled a scam. Seems there's always a group of cynics that don't believe things can change for the better.

@champagnecrypto very good point from you my buddy . These cynic lost out on bitcoin and will lose out n steem if they dont join. I hope they will see @champagnecrypto youtube video on bitshares and act...lets stay in touch buddy,

Some people think everything is a scam. They will be left behind.

kaBOOM!

Very good comment. They truly will be left behind!

Good point, thanks for your comment

haha awesome post ! And for sure government loves to control our money and our freedoms !! While the banks rake in billions off of us with all their never ending fees , I could go on all day LOL , but im falling asleep , and im glad you did it all ready thanks ! I totally agree with you , steem and Bitcoin is in NO WAY !!! A PONZI SCHEME !! Good night and good day my friend !!👍👍👍upped and resteemed!

Good point Karen , you said it all. Thanks for the support-bless you. Go to sleep pls and then when you wake up, you will be filled with more ideas for us here..sleep good and dream of steem love.

thank you!! Well rested now , blogging my little butt off !!👍👍👍

haha, you are doing great indeed.

Thanks ! You too my friend !! 👍👍👍

Very informative post. Very revealing.
Thanks for the content @charles1

you are welcome-success to you

This post beautifully simplified what was hitherto a complex understanding of what steemit & bitcoin is all about. .glad that the Charles Ponzi in 1919 that coordinated a well known ponzi scheme is not same as @charles1
This post earned my upvote & resteem! Keep it up

welcome and thanks.

keep it up @charles1
more of such posts

Thanks and keep steeming

welcome as always

Nice article, your right, when people are not ready to make research before jumping to conclusion, you will see them calling White black. I agree with you that steemit and bitcoin is not scam or ponzi. Upvoted.

Thanks, more succes to you.

Your welcome

reSteemed

Thanks a lot @digitalplayer bless you for your kindness