How Steem's Inflation Works

dan-atstarlite (66) in inflation • 7 years ago

How Inflation of The Virtual Supply Affects The Real Inflation of STEEM and SBD Tokens

Disclaimer: This video is not for beginners

7 years ago by dan-atstarlite (66)

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revisesociology (73) · 7 years ago (edited)

Hi - this is excellent, very clearly explained. I just did a freeze frame and knocked this up which I think adds a level of clarity (maybe?) - NB no idea if this is going to be clear in the comments.... If it's not and it's within etiquette bounds I'll shove it into a post later. -Edit - it opens in new tab just fine, so fine!

It basically just clarifies that the SP delegated from the rewards pool is 45% of total virtual steem inflation while the steem dollars are 30% of total virtual steem inflation (*by the current value steem to convert into steem dollars).

I can see it's not an easy thing to explain - as a professional teacher - good job.

NB - a good follow up could be a re-run based on what this year's/ months (dunno how often inflation is calculated) actual inflation figures.... then of course another version with the current SBD exchange rate.

Anyways, excellent job, I appreciate the effort you put into these vids.

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks! Yeah, the total percentages is a helpful addition. I'll consider attempting a version with real current numbers... if I can track them all down. Thanks for the suggestions!

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revisesociology (73) · 7 years ago

I'm trying to put together links to all of the best 'explaining videos', you'll definitely feature! I

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fraenk (62) · 7 years ago

real actual numbers would be amazing!

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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

This was a GREAT video! I think the visual representation of the Steem Dollars getting converted at different Steem prices is very helpful for people! Hopefully the witnesses don't have to power down all of their Steem Power to cover their expenses! I hope you're doing well! Have a great New Year and a prosperous 2018!

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks @sevinwilson! Happy New Year!

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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

You're welcome!!

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jaybird (72) · 7 years ago

Probably your best video yet in terms of using diagrams and narrative simultaneously. Looked really crisp!

You did well making the info clear and concise too, although I'm probably going to have to watch this one more time if I ever hope to explain this to anybody else lol.

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fraenk (62) · 7 years ago

wow... amazing job... i learned tons just now!

one thing that sparked my curiosity... those 15% to steem power hodlers, how is that distribution taking place? Is that supposed to happen through the adjustment of MVest2SP ratios or actual interest?

Do you have a quick answer?

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks! Your SP balance slowly goes up over time but it's easier to see on a big account. Go to @ned's wallet and if you keep refreshing the page you'll see that it's constantly going up.

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fraenk (62) · 7 years ago

Oh wow... that's crazy looking at @ned's wallet ticking up continously.

Now I am still wondering "how" this happens on chain... I don't see the Steem/MVest ratio changing (at least not visibly) though I do know it does get adjusted over time. Hmm... I'll probably need to do some digging myself!

Thanks for the swift reply and the great visual example!

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maneki-neko (67) · 7 years ago

I still dont understand WHAT is supposed to keep the SBD worth 1 USD ... everyone seems so suprised by this - but wont the freemarket decide, and continue to decide its value?

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

The mechanism for keeping it pegged is basically the same as USDT... and that's working just fine. The main difference is volume and understanding. As SBD supply grows and everyone understands that an SBD is always convertible for $1 usd worth of STEEM, the price will start to reflect that IMO. Right now there is nothing keeping SBDs from trading higher but there is something keeping it from trading lower than $1 usd. If SBDs trade lower than $1 usd there is an arbitrage opportunity in that you can just keep buying them and converting them into 1 usd worth of STEEM. That arbitrage opportunity always brings the price back up to $1. And... if SBD every becomes easy to short... than that would also put a lot of downwards pressure on the price back to $1.

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maneki-neko (67) · 7 years ago

Thank you for your reply... It is becoming clearer now, but I guess the main force for SBD being so valued right now is --- bots and Hodlers? It seems to be the main currency accepted by the bots.

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captainobviou3 (63) · 7 years ago

That is an incredible visual. Well done with the lighting, the illustrations and the organization. Very professional. You made something very complicated look simple. That is an art. Great job.

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks... glad it's working!

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jeffjagoe (72) · 7 years ago

Really awesome videos. I've been sharing your STEEM101 vids with friends and family because they really help explain it well. Thanks @dan-atstarlite

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks man! Happy New Year!

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jeffjagoe (72) · 7 years ago

Happy New Year to you as well! Looks like it's going to be a great year for the STEEM community :)

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jakeybrown (57) · 7 years ago

Interesting, so actual inflation goes up if the price goes down from where the virtual steem was created and vice versa if the price goes up?

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dan-atstarlite (66) · 7 years ago

Yeah, just if SBDs are converted at a lower price than they were created.

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luisneira (53) · 7 years ago

As always ... super-informative... great job Dan

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artwatch (63) · 7 years ago

Happy New Years tonight, to you both! Have an early kiss on me.

heavy breathing

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jjcali (57) · 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing this. This was a great explanation of the steem/SBD inflation.

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jerryperkinsii (52) · 7 years ago

Good info! Followed, upvoted and resteemed.

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sequentialvibe (66) · 7 years ago

Hey Dan. Thanks for this! I know it is all in the whitepaper but some of the details need a person to distill and explain. I am glad I found this because I have been scratching my head a bit!

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harj (56) · 7 years ago

Hey Dan

Thanks for the upvote on my last post! just want to say love your youtube videos they are very helpful way to go mate!

Still got max respect for your vlog on youtube where you felt abit down again very brave!

: )

Hope we can follow each other Dan

With love

harj

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thunderbirdcomic (50) · 7 years ago

Wow. That was a great video. You took something complex and broke it down for the common man to understand. I'd also add that typically, an increased user base is deflationary. For example, the US Govt. prints more money than any entity in the world, but they are constantly forcing other countries to adopt the dollar the as a reserve (ultimately they are forcing other countries to buy oil and resources in the dollar), and forcing others to use the dollar, the inflation is offset by a new user base. With Steem the voluntary adoption of the currency / increased user base (by both Steemit users and speculators) will further offset the inflation.

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drakmin (60) · 7 years ago

Good information!

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happygirl2018 (49) · 7 years ago

thanks very much its very helpfull
for a new steemit ueser like me

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beyfendi (52) · 7 years ago

I am curious about this fluctuation in 1 week. I need information about steem dollar and steem.. @dan-atstarlite

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axios (62) · 7 years ago

Hey @dan-atstarlite thank you for this extremely thorough and well presented explanation! You've most definitely enlightened me here... and the visual interpretation really helped. Thanks for taking the time to share this, as a relatively new Steemian, it is very much appreciated. Cheers friend!

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nemrod (19) · 7 years ago

This is so far the best explanation of where from does the money come in Steemit. Thanks a lot for the efort of explaining!

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cluster2k (25) · 6 years ago

This is a really great explanation video about how Steem inflation works and how it relates to SBD and other Steem blockchain environment features.
I'm not a crypto beginner but i had to find some clear and precise informations about Steem sconomics basics and this video answered perfectly all my questions.
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