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RE: Introducing Promoted Content

in #steemit8 years ago

This idea has a huge hole in that a whale can then promote themselves at no cost. Minnows could vote like whales, but their boosted votes won't ever increase the visibility of the post. You might as well transfer to the author to tip them at that point.

Burning Steem Dollars guarantees there is a cost, which is key to preventing abuse.