@intelliwitness as a steem blockchain witness.....What is
An article I wrote that explains it (with screen snapshots) is at this link:
Being a witness is not easy. Sure, running the software, getting a server up and running and being secure is easy. However there is so much more to it than that...
Expenses, the right provider, running the server, monitoring it, doing security updates.. Keeping in tune with STEEM developments, community concerns... the list is endless.
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Why do witnesses sometimes miss updates? Could they really be that busy?
Often, yes!
Is that an excuse? No! Speaking to the community is an important job for witnesses. There is nothing worse than putting your faith and vote into a witness and they go silent.
As a relatively new witness... (I'm effectively #93 on the schedule list as
So what has 
I've been talking with other witnesses. Trading information back and forth. Finding new ways to ensure stability beyond just keeping a witness node running.
In addition to that, I've been seeking out new projects to either start, or find existing projects to support.
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There are things a witness can voluntarily do with their skills, finances, and know-how to promote our platform and increase the value of STEEM.
I am dedicated to be involved in doing that...
There will be more updates going forward. I wish to thank all voters who used one of their 30 vote slots to vote-in
Again, if you've never voted for a witness before... Here's a link that will show you how, and why, you should:
...and yes it is free
P.S. If you want to see weekly witness updates, summarized, be sure to follow 
