Have you read this Announcement from Facebook?

Do you think this is the END of Steemit?

That's it! Just like that your Facebook friends are going to make you rich!

These riches don't have to leave Facebook ecosystem either as they can be used in Facebook marketplace. And the process couldn't be simple!

As the ad shows, you simply link up your account at dollar-faces and you are set!

Facebook’s algorithm will track your Facebook activities and convert them to FDs (Facebook Dollars) and put them straight into your dollar-faces account.

Can Steemit stand a chance with such a move from Facebook?!

As the intelligent Steemians would have suspected, it is obviously a fake, however, it is an idea that has been lingering in my head.

Now, think about, is it not possible for Facebook to just come out and say "we are starting a new BlockChain/decentralized platform that will allow ALL users to monetize their existing activity on Facebook?"

Facebook is a multi-billion dollar company with 1.94 Billion subscribers, that is 99.99% more than Steemit's 250,000 (July 2017 count) users.

Companies like Google, Facebook, MicroSoft are known to EMULATE (fancy word for copying) ideas that stem from disrupting technology ideas from small players, like Steemit.

If Facebook (or any company with resources) throws 10% of its reserves and resources to such an idea then it won't take long for it to gain traction since they have direct access to the major media outlets.

The need to make Steemit BIG is immediate!

There are lot of people in here that are doing a lot to accomplish this (shout out @aggroed and many others that are doing it) but more needs to be done.

I have few ideas, that I was thinking to include in an article titled Steemit Treasure Hunt, however, it seems fitting that I include those ideas in this article that I want to float with fellow Steemians to see if they like them (and help take these into the real world):

UBER/LYFT/OLA (India)

Next time you are taking a Uber or Lyft ride or even a traditional cab, give your tip in an Steemit envelope with a simple note like this one:

I earn money because I joined Steemit.

Steemit is like Facebook that pays you for what you already do on Facebook or other social media. Make money during the time you wait for your next ride. You are going to spend that time anyway, why not spend it on Steemit to make some money for your time. Go to www.steemit.com to register today.

Or a wrapped in a page with something like this (I borrowed it from the 10000 template initiative):

These Uber/Lyft guys have serious time at their hand and they are online on their smartphones and they can even use Steemit as a conversation starter with their customers. These customers using Uber/Ola/Lyft are already on smartphones so we open ourselves up for exponential exposure. Talk about leverage.

Apple Store Idea

I heard social media activity is slowest during the weekend. That is a good news, it means people are either watching movies or shopping at malls or living life outside of four walls. More people spend time shopping than anything else. Most major malls have Apple store or other major electronic store.

All we have to do is go in to check their iPads/Surfaces/Smartphones etc. Look around a bit and browse to come to a Steemit page that explains Steemit idea (like the above pamphlet) and leave it on the screens. That’s it.

Best scenario, next person that comes to this device will read about Steemit and joins the revolution.

Worst case scenario, people will register Steemit name subconsciously and that is a good thing for brand in the long-run.

Fiverr

Lot of you know about Fiverr. The service where you can hire help for $5. Next time you need something done - have these projects worked on by folks at Fiverr! Even when you can do it yourself, these guys can help you and it doesn't cost much (especially the Whales who have spare steem $$s to spend.

Why Fiverr?

It has college students and youngsters with access to internet, computer skills and LOT of time on their hands (like Uber drivers wait on their next ride, these folks sometimes wait on next project, and they wait online!).

Not only that, when these folks get on Steemit, because they may already own website/online platforms, they will be more than willing to share their online real estate to promote Steemit.

All these ideas are meant to be 'triggers' for 1000s more.

If you guys like the idea - and if this post garners lot of attention - we can start a new article/thread with these ideas and probably share rewards for people who post pictures of these (or other ideas Steemians share) ideas in action.

We can establish some rules in general (in that post/thread) like these:

• Do not leave envelopes where not allowed by the local laws
• If leaving envelopes in a public area, do not write your Steemit handle as this is for general promotion of Steemit not way to find referrals
• Remember that this is NOT an official Steemit event and your participation is voluntary
• How much you spend in tips and awareness is up to you and reward is only guaranteed for first 10 individuals (unless other members come forward to sponsor more awards) subject to completing the ‘comment/picture/video’ submission on FIFO basis
• You must be 18 or over to participate in any of the above ideas

What do you guys think? Any other ideas that we can put to action to make Steemit colossal?

If you like this article and want others to participate, please re-steem so that we can get more attention to this immediate need.

Opinion. Not an advice.