#steemit-explained

The Steem blockchain requires a set of people to create blocks and uses a consensus mechanism called delegated proof of stake, or DPOS. The community elects 'witnesses' to act as the network's block producers

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If you’ve new to Steemit and the Steem blockchain you may have noticed people using names like Plankton, Minnow, Dolphin, Orca and Whale. These names are an indication of the amount of Steempower they