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RE: SMTs and the Emergence of New Steem Business Models
Great question @thejohalfiles, the VICE whitepaper still highlights Steem as a basis for utilizing the rep-scores. However, we've heard conflicting reports and are also seeking more information about this.
Comment EDIT - it looks as if VICE will be forking the Steem code to provide this functionality. See their tweet below:
so basically @viceindustry won't be using the same Steem blockchain we're using, and won't be an SMT.
From what I understand the Steem blockchain is not fully open source... I think the dude will get sued if he forks the Steem blockchain without permission from Steemit Inc.
The Steem code is open source, the license was changed quite some time ago:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemitblog/steemd-is-now-completely-free-to-use-with-an-mit-license
It kind of seems like a bad move to me. Like divided we fall. Would make Steem and Vice stronger to just join forces.
Not everyone wants porn. Steemit added the 18+ content block to deal with it temporarily. I like this, it will allow VICE to be Steem porn and Steemit to be quality proof of brain.
That's why they'll air drop their tokens to steem holders. Like compensation.