I'm really glad to have stumbled upon your posts @ddangerwu. I don't have a tech background but am really interested in learning about the different applications of blockchains. Your explanation makes sense, but I still have a question that I wonder if someone is able to answer for me?

What are the practical implications of the 'rules' on the steem blockchain? I am thinking that the blockchains built for the purpose of being a currency are a little easier to understand. With steem being built as a social media platform I get a bit confused about where the interface ends and the blockchain begins.

For example: can a new developer create another platform on the steem blockchain which has groups and can create polls - or is that not within the 'rules' of the steem blockchain?