How does Steemit pay out actual money?

in steamit •  5 years ago 

I read through the FAQ, but still cannot figure out where the money comes from? Is it from users buying steam power or is it simply from the advertising on the site?

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      Money comes from the inflation of STEEM. It is the value of the newly created tokens.

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