One of the first to join Utopian.io in its youth, @knowledges is a 24-year-old Computer Engineer in Nigeria, @curie community curator, and an autodidact with an endless thirst for knowledge in software, hardware and conceptual development of technological solutions.
On Github: https://github.com/onozasi
How did you discover Utopian.io, and what made you a Utopian?
I discovered steemit long before the birth of utopian. I was still familiarising myself with writing good blog posts, and trying to get more readers to see my publication by advertising my content across different discord channels. I could see a lot of bias when it comes to rewarding quality content on the blockchain. To be able to get more visibility, one has to be a whale, have whale friends or be forced to use bid bots, which I personally believe to be very harmful to the Steem blockchain. One of my ways of dealing with that was getting involved with the @curie initiative as a community curator. I still believe this initiative is a great service to the community of newcomers to the blockchain.
Then, I discovered Utopian.io and become one of its first adopters. I read about utopian while going through some articles on the steem blockchain, and it’s day I will never forget. I dived into the utopian discord channel immediately after reading the article. I met very few contributors there at first, but as their number grew, so did my understanding of how utopian works.
What really made me want to take part was Utopian’s mission and vision to reward open source contributions. I found this really fascinating.
What experiences do you think shaped your presence on the blockchain?
When I first signed up for steemit, it felt like I was standing in the middle of a desert with no clue on what direction to go. While still exploring the community, I joined a lot of discord channel to seek for more knowledge on how the community functions. Gradually, I started to make some friends and it was really interesting because I got to learn new things from them, and how to improve.
A big shout out to @inquiringtimes who helped in proofreading most of my articles before I published them. I was able to start writing better articles with her help.
The most interesting and inspiring part of it is that we have never met before but she took her time to guide and make me understand the ethics of the community. This influenced me a great deal in my participation on the blockchain and in Utopian.
How do you think Utopian affects your relationships with the Open Source community and ecosystem? How does it help you express your passion for Open Source?
I must confess that utopian is one of the greatest thing that ever happened to me and the open source community in general. I was not engaged with the open source world in my work or life, but with the birth of utopian, my love for it began to grow enormously. I began to familiarise myself with the open source world and tried to contribute as much as my skills would allow me. Utopian has helped me learn new things which have affected me positively in many significant ways.
With the birth of utopian, I started a new project (which is currently under heavy development). This project is aimed to incentivise great article writers and people to post about what they have professional passion about. I believe that as long as we have people posting about things they truly have passion about, we will create a new repository for great articles and written content on the blockchain.
What made you decide to take on additional roles in the organization itself?
I decided to take on additional roles in Utopian and become part of the team because I strongly support and believe in the mission and vision of the organization. The company had helped me personally so much and in so many ways, so taking on more roles allows me to express my love, support and gratitude to Utopian for having such a positive impact on me and others.
In all honesty, I am no different from other contributors. I just happen to be in a position where I represent them, help and guide them to do what is beneficial to the projects they contribute to, and to them personally. It is my hope that this way I can contribute to them having the same experience with Utopian as I have - one of learning and growing.
How do you see the future of Utopian? What would you want it to be, and where would you like to see yourself in it?
I see utopian as a big gift to the open source world. Though we are still very young, I believe in the potential of the vision and organization.
Utopian started about 9 months ago and today it's one of the most successful communities on the Steem blockchain. With the current cure team, I believe utopian is destined to keep growing stronger because it has some really dedicated individuals that aim to see the success of the project. Every core member sees the project as if it is their own, and they handle it with great respect and care. I strongly believe that if we keep this up, utopian will be the next big thing that happened to the internet.
My role may change as the organization evolves, which ever dimension it takes, I still wish to be a part of it and play a major role in it.
Wow... what a talent ! Utopian is such a nice platform that have attracted so many talents!
He taught me everything which led to where I stand now. @knowledges Salute to you uncle.
I had the privilege to work under @knowledges for @utopian-io , And I never regretted. 🤞
Wow....knowledges is such a wonderful guy, he introduced steemit.com to lots of people including me and so far so good he has being so supportive on every aspect needed...I believe he will grow to become a Legend....Kudos Man :)
Hey @tykee
Thanks for the compliment.
Hi @knowledges , it's been a pleasure working with you in Utopian. You are one of the Utopian pillars, you can guide people when they need it and you are always there for anyone. The utopian team is amazing and you make it amazing.
That is so lovely Espoem.
Thanks for the compliment. :)
Uncle!
Seriously? :D
When is the turn you @espoem? I want to see your cute face: D
Too high level of excitement will result in disappointment. Anyway, what is wrong with my profile pic? When I created it, it matched more than 80% of real me.
Nothing wrong but I just want to see you from the photo instead of the avatar :D
Thats will be awesome!
i came a bit late but still have to remove cap for the most wonderful one i ever associate with @knowleadges . keep it up bro you are more than a friend
@knowledges share a characteristics of eagle like vision....still body, head titled upright focusing with clarity. he doesn't even dawn on him to be afraid because his instinct is to protect that which he love and cherish. He has been a pillar just like what @espoem said.He takes advantages of every challenges he encounters, very Tenacious.i served under him as a moderator and i really learnt a lot from him...i call him THE GREAT KNOWLEDGES Words are not enough to describe him honestly. I am more than optimistic that this young handsome guy will soar like an eagle with utopian any day, [email protected] love you from the deepest part of my heart.................my fiancee must not see this...SMILES....
@knowledges introduce utopian to me and some other developers in school. Have never seen anyone passionate and dedicated to any thing the way @knowledges do and always ready to help and support. Planning to have our first open source meetup in school which @knowledges will speak about @utopian-io. Keep it up Bro, the sky will be starting point
If I should start praising him. I am going to spam this comment section with Praises.
You deserve some accolades @knowledges.
Thank you for everything.
@knowledges is the most wonderful guy on utopian, i've met lots of people on different platform but i will say the only person that influenced me enormously is knowledges. He is a nice guy. he attends to issues professionally. he thought me lots of things and i was glad to have ever served under him as a moderator. My best man on utopian.. my able knowledges, The best of the best. how i wish i can record my voice here.........Thumbs up for the LEGEND HIMSELF
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Much appreciated.
Nice one.... I normally tag utopian-io
Wow... So @knowledges is a Nigerian? Glad to know. I have been seeing your scores on Utopian.
Which school did you attend and where are you from (if you will answer though)
Without @knowledges,i wouldn't be here.Taught me so many things in many differeny ways.Perfect!
Yeah. A legends. Knoedges as always.🤗🤗
@knowledges so you be Naija sef. Na wa o
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Lol, see his young face. And he been para for me for one of my submissions o. 😂😂😂
This is awesome!
So cool!
When i fail with other Utopian Mods, @knowledge is the only on who listen and help me understad the issue. The best utopian mod i ever come across. @knowledges thanks for all your help in sorting all issue with my contributions.
Pretty interesting comments from @knowledges. It’s always good to have someone to guide you in proofreading your contents. At the beginning I had some challenges with my writings. Working with @oncebey60 Improved my contents. I had to share my post with @oncebey60 for proofreading before I post. I will encourage everyone most especially newbies to collaborate and get help in wiriting contents that you have passion for. I believe this will improve the value of the blockchain.
This is what makes Steemit so brilliant. Creating a platform where all can network, exchange creativity, grow together and benefit together. Thanks utopian.io. I'm a recent follower, but love the work you guys do. Cheers
I am really impressed @knowledges, keep it up.. Hope i will be featured like this someday ?
Really @knowledges is a best person.I love him very much.Thank you for your support man.Keep supporting us always.
One of the very strict community managers who will never let you do mistakes to abuse utopian-io and at the same time will praise you for your good work @knowledges
MA man ! Masha Allah.