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<strong>A 4-way meeting today hosted by the Korean community doesn't appear so far to have broken the deadlock in the current Steem / Tron 'situation'. The top 20 witnesses remain locked in a 9-11 standoff.</strong>

<strong>But across the rest of the Steem blockchain there is lots going on.</strong>

<strong>WhereIn has launched a Miniprogram with over 1,000 users already, and SteemPeak has launched a new version with many extra features.</strong>

<strong>And there is also news and updates about Steem getting listed on the Pionex exchange, SCT extended token swaps,  IBT Survival Island, The Man Cave, AltYes, Steem Recovery Accounts, and Operation Asclepius to combat Coronavirus.</strong>

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<h3>1. Steem & Tron - the latest</h3>

The 4 way meeting proposed by the Korean community took place  today.

The discussion was moderated by @jayplayco, and the participants were Justin Sun of Tron, @guiltyparties representing the Steem Foundation, @roelandp representing the former top 20 witnesses and @glory7 representing the Korean community.

A number of questions were put to each of the representatives in turn covering down voting, changing the witness voting system etc. It is not clear yet what outcomes there were from the meeting.

@ausbitbank posted the chat text from the meeting...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemhostiletakeover/@ausbitbank/meeting-between-justin-sun-korean-stakeholders-steem-witnesses-and-steem-foundation-12-03-2020">Meeting between Justin Sun, Korean Stakeholders, Steem Witnesses and Steem Foundation 12/03/2020</a></li>
</ul>

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On the witness front the stalemate in the Top 20 continues.

Slots #1 - #9 are held by the 'original' Steem witnesses through respectively @blocktrades, @good-karma, @roelandp, @anyx, @ausbitbank, @yabapmatt, @someguy123, @gtg, and @themarkymark.

The other 11 places in the top 20 are being held by the Tron backed witnesses.

Neither side has the required super-majority of 17 to push through a hard fork...

* https://steem.arcange.eu/witnesses/

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<h3>2. WhereIn launch Miniprogram with over 1,000 users</h3>

@WhereIN, with the help of @robertyan, has launched its Miniprogram - a mini application that resides in WeChat.

> We have included Mini Program API as WordPress plugin for the convenient of WordPress user to sync with Steem. 

So far the WhereIN Mini Program plugin has gained over 1,000 active users.

WhereIN has also developed  Steem For Wordpress plugins to bridge the gap between WordPress and Steem.

The WhereIn Miniprogram also has built-in direct messaging...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/cn/@wherein/from-miniprogram-to-steem-wherein-miniprogram-is-now-online-or-steem-wherein">From Miniprogram to Steem, WhereIN miniprogram is now online | 从小程序到Steem, wherein小程序上线</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>3. New Version of SteemPeak</h3>

@steempeak has released a new version with a number of new features including PeakLock, Keys Management and burning cross post rewards...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-175001/@steempeak/introducing-peaklock-and-keys-management">Introducing PeakLock, Keys Management and More...</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>4. STEEM now listed on Pionex exchange</h3>

@dalz reports that the Pionex exchange has now lised STEEM...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steem/@dalz/another-exchange-list-steem">Another Exchange List STEEM</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>5. SCT Token Swap</h3>

SteemCoinpan @sct has announced details of its new token swap. Previously SCT tokens could only be exchanged for KRWP tokens, now they can be exchanged for STEEM...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-101145/@sct/sctswap-token-swap">[SCTSWAP 업데이트] token swap 확장</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>6. IBT Survival Island update</h3>

@ibt-survival have posted their latest update. They are busy building meshes and developing the story line for the game...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-111086/@ibt-survival/ibt-survival-island-this-weeks-update-great-progress">IBT Survival Island - This weeks update - great progress</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>7. The Man Cave opens its doors</h3>

@raymondspeaks has set up The Man Cave.

>A place for men to be men. That is all. I'm not looking to achieve some grand vision, or promote my ideology into the far reaches of the planet, no. It's just a place for manly individuals to come in and have a laugh, that is all...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-174122/@brofund/fresh-out-of-neoxian-city-the-man-cave-sets-it-s-mark-on-the-steemisphere">Fresh out of Neoxian City, The Man Cave sets it's mark on the Steemisphere</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>8. How to Tokenize Twitter with AltYes</h3>

The @fullalt team have posted how their new AltYes extension can be used to tokenize Twitter...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/altyes/@fullalt/let-s-get-twitterpated-how-to-tokenize-twitter-using-altyes">Let's Get Twitterpated! (How to Tokenize Twitter Using AltYes)</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>9. How to change your Steem Recovery Account</h3>

If you want to change your account recovery partner away from steem, @ausbitbank has posted a useful guide on how to change it using SteemWorld or SteemPeak...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steem/@ausbitbank/how-to-change-your-steem-recovery-account-with-steemworld-org">How to change your Steem Recovery Account with SteemWorld or SteemPeak</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>10. Operation Asclepius - using Steem to Combat Coronavirus</h3>

@jeffjagoe has posted a vlog about an idea for Operation Asclepius to mobilise Steem to help combat Coronavirus...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-100421/@jeffjagoe/ooatujfn">CALL TO ACTION: Operation Asclepius - Mobilizing STEEM to Combat Coronavirus</a></li>
</ul>

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<h2>Steem Proposal System update</h2>

The Steem Proposal System (SPS) today has a daily funding budget available of approximately 2751 SBD.

There are now 10 proposals receiving funding  from the SPS - @yabapmatt (Steem Keychain), @netuoso (Vessel Desktop Wallet), @steempeak (SteemPeak developments), @anyx (API infrastructure), @thecryptodrive (SBD Potato Top Up), @howo (SMT testing), @steemonboarding (Steem Onboarding), @themarkymark (Global Blacklist API), @openseed (OpenSeed : Cross-Platform Off-Chain Solutions), and @fabien (Steem Connect improvements).

These successful proposals are currently receiving a total of 1335 SBD per day from the SPS...

* https://joticajulian.github.io/steemexplorer/#/proposals

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@good-karma's SPS proposal to build XSteem, an opensource exchange on Steem, is now less than 1 million SP from crossing the Return Proposal threshold to start receiving funding...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemdao/@good-karma/xsteem-proposal">XSteem proposal</a></li>
</ul>

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@robertyan's Remove "Free Downvote" and Stop the "Wars" proposal has now moved up the table with 9.5 million SP...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-180932/@robertyan/hf-proposal-remove-free-downvote-and-stop-the-wars">HF Proposal: Remove "Free Downvote" and Stop the "Wars"</a></li>
</ul>

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<h2>Steem Foundation update</h2>

The Steem Foundation has put forward a proposed roadmap to help move Steem forward...

>The Foundation would like to provide space and a forum for a committee comprised of consensus witnesses, larger stakeholders and representatives of the non-English language communities who often feel unheard.

>This committee would be encouraged to discuss and reach understanding on how issues on the blockchain impact them and the challenges faced in implementing suggested solutions. It’s through mutual communication and willingness to listen that we will build a strong and sustainable Steem we all love....

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steem/@steemalliance/steem-foundation-proposed-roadmap">Steem Foundation Proposed Roadmap</a></li>
</ul>

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The Steem Alliance Community Foundation @steemalliance have released the minutes of their latest meeting attended by  @shadowspub, @alexvan, @guiltyparties, @inthenow, @aggroed and @snook...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemfoundation/@steemalliance/meeting-minutes-26-february-2020">Meeting Minutes: 26 February 2020</a></li>
</ul>

Their next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2020.

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<h2>Community Watch</h2>

There are still plenty of communities being set up. Here are a couple that caught my eye today...

*  [Community Schools](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-152587) managed by @dobartim, @flysky, @tatjanastan, @aidasfg7, @communityschools, @acostaeladio, @wisdomandjustice, @slowwalker, @elgeko 

*  [TripleA](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-155556) managed by @segyepark, @virus707, @skuld2000, @jayplayco, @travelgirl, @hodolbak-aaa, @triplea.reviews

And the Steemit Inc team have now just formed their own community...

*  [Steemit Inc](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-187031) managed by @maitland, @elipowell, @justinw

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<h2>Contest of the Day</h2>

<h3>Artstorm Contest</h3>

Create an artwork following the prompts of the week. 5 x 4 STEEM prizes to be won. Organised by @artstorm and @leysa, and supported by @organduo...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/artstorm/@artstorm/new-prompts-for-artstorm-week-16">NEW! Prompts for Artstorm week #16</a></li>
</ul>

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For a list of all the current contests on Steem check out this new list from @pennsif...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/contest/@pennsif/roundup-of-contests-competitions-and-challenges-on-steem-29-february-2020">Roundup of Contests, Competitions & Challenges on Steem @ 29 February 2020</a></li>
</ul>

If you know of any current contests missing from the list leave a comment for @pennsif or message him on Discord @Pennsif#9921.

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<h2>Dates for your Diary...</h2>

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For a full list of Steem Meetups and Events...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/meetup/@pennsif/calendar-of-steem-meetups-and-events-29-february-2020-geographic-communities-meetups-and-funding">Calendar of Steem Meetups & Events @ 29 February 2020 - Geographic Communities, Meetups & Funding</a></li>
</ul>

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If you are organising a Steem event or meetup check out the new funding support program from Fundition...

* [**The Fundition Support Program for Steem Meetups & Events**](https://steemit.com/meetup/@pennsif/calendar-of-steem-meetups-and-events-22-february-2020-including-news-about-funding)

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<h3>Thursday 12 March - Steem Munich Meetup - CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS</h3>

The 36th Steem Munich Meetup organised by @steem-munich, @actifit-peter and @backinblackdevil...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/meetup/@steem-munich/kurzfristige-absage-unseres-steem-meetups-am-kommenden-donnerstag-12-maerz-2020">Kurzfristige Absage unseres STEEM Meetups am kommenden Donnerstag, 12. März 2020
</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Wednesday 18 March - Steem Philippines  Weekly Meetup</h3>

Meetings every Wednesday in Davao City organised by @chrisrice and @steem-ph...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steem.com.ph/a-couple-s-meetup-steem-philippines">A Couple's Meetup | Steem Philippines</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Thursday 26 March - Adelaide Monthly Steem Meetup</h3>

Organised by @mattclarke, 6pm local time at The Jade Monkey, Flinders Street, Central Business District, Adelaide.

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<h3>Saturday 25 April - SteemCampUK #3</h3>

Organised by @shanibeer and @lloyddavis in Leicester...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-174578/@shanibeer/steemcampuk-2020-plus-blockchain-ai-fringe-event-or-booking-details">SteemCampUK 2020 plus Blockchain + AI Fringe Event | Booking details</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May - DTube Forum 2020</h3>

Organised by @hauptmann, @artakush, @greencross, @sergiomendes and @tibfox in Hamburg, Germany...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/fundition-52945tn85/@dtube.forum/spotlight-on-for-our-sponsors-and-speakers">Spotlight ON for our SPONSORS & SPEAKERS!</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Saturday 20 June - Steem Canna Fest 2</h3>

Organised by @canna-curate in Portland, Oregon...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/cannabis/@canna-curate/steem-canna-fest-2-june-20th-2020-5-30pm">Steem Canna Fest 2! June 20th, 2020. 5:30pm</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Tuesday 23 June -  Sunday 28 June - The BLOCK Party, USA</h3>

The second annual BLOCK Party being organised by @enginewitty,  @bluefinstudios and @dreemsteem. It has now been confirmed that the event will take place in Olcott, NY...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/thealliance/@thealliance/block-party-2-2-news">Block Party 2020 News </a></li>
</ul>

@bluefinstudios is also organising a Steem Summit at The BLOCK Party...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/blockpartytwo/@bluefinstudios/steemit-summit-and-the-block-party">Steem Summit and The Block Party</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Friday 26 June -  Sunday 28 June - JAHMFest2020, Jamaica</h3>

Organised by @donald.porter and the @ReggaeSteem team...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/jahmfest/@reggaesteem/reggaesteem-jahmfest-june-26th-to-28th-2020">ReggaeSteem JAHMFEST June 26th to 28th, 2020</a></li>
</ul>

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<h4>KEY DATA  [ from <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com">CoinMarketCap</a> &amp; @arcange ]</h4>

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 176px;" border="1">
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<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">Steem price</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">US$ 0.217</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">11 Mar '20 8.32pm UTC</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">CoinMarketCap Ranking</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">#62</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">11 Mar '20 8.32pm UTC</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">FCAS Score</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">761 / A</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://app.flipsidecrypto.com/fcas-scores">11 Mar '20 8.32pm UTC</a></td>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">SBD price</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">US$ 0.852</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">11 Mar '20 8.32pm UTC</td>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">No. of Whales</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200310-en">10 Mar '20</a></td>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">No. of Orcas</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">368</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200310-en">10 Mar '20</a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">No. of Dolphins</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">2221</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200310-en">10 Mar '20</a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">No. of Minnows</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">9336</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200310-en">10 Mar '20</a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">Alexa rank (steemit.com)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">#15,635</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/steemit.com">11 Mar '20 6.01pm UTC</a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">Unique visitors (steemit.com)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"> 199,595 / day</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://hypestat.com/info/steemit.com">11 Mar '20 6.01pm UTC</a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">Page views (steemit.com)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">479,028 / day</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://hypestat.com/info/steemit.com">11 Mar '20 6.01pm UTC</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Follow @penguinpablo & @steemdapps for more statistics.

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This is #282 (11 Mar '20) of this daily news service.

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<em>[ graphics & images by @pennsif ]</em>