RE: Would it be possible to get @fyrst-witness a top 19 witness? I have never been there before!

[wvm]

@fyrstikken what exactly is a "witness" on Steemit? I keep seeing that but I don't know yet what it means can you elaborate? Thanks

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[harrietbradley]

I was about to comment the same!

[wvm]

So you're new too?

[wvm]

btw just found this out, go there https://steemd.com and add your @name at end and there is a ton of info (Just spreading some knowledge I learned a few moments ago)

[scaredycatguide]

Witnesses are basically the people who help run the back end of steemit/blockchain for lack of a better term.

[wvm]

Thanks

[seablue]

The 'Guardians of the Blockchain!' to wax poetic. :-D

[scaredycatguide]

Even better! :-)

[teamsteem]

"What Are Steem Witnesses And Why You Should Support Them!" (The clearest guide to understand what are "Witnesses" and why you should vote for them.)

[wvm]

Thanks

[harrietbradley]

Thanks everyone 😄 Still getting to grips with the whole Steem machine, but it's all very interesting. Can just anyone be a witness?