The new Utopian Steemit client is one of the most innovative use cases of Steem yet it is not getting enough attention so we decided to put together this post to highlight it.
Utopian is a new Steem client. Unlike other the core clients like DTude and DSound however, Utopian posts its content to Steemit just like Busy.
Utopian is designed as a platform to reward GitHub contributors for their hardwork in contributing to Open Source software developments.
Users write about their GitHub contributions on Utopian and they get rewarded through upvotes just like posting to Steemit.
On a scale of 1 - 100, we will put Utopian on 70, and that is because everything about it is perfect. There is no beta notice on the site so we can assume the site is final.
The mission of Utopian is very grand: to reward open source contributions. This is the very first time that any project has aimed to reward open source volunteer developers.
Utopian makes the process so simple - just by posting about your contribution and getting upvotes and tips from your supporters and readers.
There are no registrations, forms to fill, verification processes, contributions evaluation processes or formalities. Your readers simple directly reward you based on their appreciation of your work.
This initiative is more than great, as it will serve as a financial line for open source project developers, which will in effect encourage more developers to contribute to open source projects!
The only prerequisites which are obviously needed to show proof of work are:
The most interesting thing about the site is that they have integrated a GitHub search directly on the posting page and homepages so you can search and link any GitHub activities directly on the site!
Even more interesting is that fact that users can contribute not just code but idea, social engagement, documentation and graphics.
User interface is very important when it comes to accessibility for users and well as user appeal. Of all the Steem clients there are, none has a cleaner and more impressive user interface than Utopian.
Utopian uses the legendary Steem Connect remote login by @Busy.org. This means that you never enter your password, private key or posting key on the site.
Also, it uses the version 2 of the Steem Connect application, which is more secure than the version 1 still being used on some sites like SteemFollower.
Clicking on the wallet button on the profile page will send the user directly to the Steemit wallet page. This means that Utopian will NOT handle any direct wallet activities.
One frustrating thing about the Steemit editor is the image upload function. If you want to directly upload the image to Steemit, then you have do it in the "Raw HTML" view, copy the URL generated and then switch back to the visual editor to paste it in.
On Utopian, it is as simple as click a button to open the file upload button and select the file to upload, just like on WordPress!
It is necessary for users to link their GitHub work so as a testify that they have made a contribution. Utopian makes this entire process easy be including a GitHub search feature right on the site.
In the right sidebar section, you see a list of recommended users to follow!
Almost every Steem client seem to have found its specific use and this is very healthy for the Steem network.
It would be great of Steemit developers would team up to support Utopian to make it a platform just like Steemit, by making it possible to code apps(not just bots) on it.
Steem investors who have supported several Steem projects such as @MinnowSupport and also delegated Steem power to upvoting bots can also support this initiative which could become bigger than Steemit!
Developers are the future, and the future is open source. Utopian is the right solution to the right problem at the right time, and it deserves the support of every Steemian!
Do not forget, Utopian is built on Steem so the success of Utopian will mean the success of Steem. Utopian has the potential to draw lots of Open Source developers to Steem.
The project is run by 
Read the official announcement
Visit Utopian.io
Despite the great potential of Utopian, it could struggle if the amount of money made by Steem posts continues to dwindle while users become more frugal in upvoting the posts of others for fear of draining down their own Steem power.
Check out our previous report which highlights how to make Steemit great again! >
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What do you think?
