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<strong>Due to the last few editions of Steem News focusing almost solely on the current Steem / Tron issues, this is an extra edition to bring an update on all the other developments that are going on around the Steem platform.</strong>

<strong>There will be another edition in a few hours to catch up on the Steem/Tron news following the open Town Hall meeting with Justin Sun that is taking place at 2am UTC.</strong>

<strong>In this edition there is news and updates about Reviewhunt & Steemhunt, the Steem Foundation Proposed Roadmap, APPICS, MonsterMarket, SteemCommunities.net, SteemKnights,  3Speak, and Sonic Groove Live.</strong>

<strong> And there are more additions to the Diary Dates section as well as regular updates on the Steem Foundation and the Steem Proposal System, another Featured Contest, and an expanded Community Watch with  new communities to check out.</strong>

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<h2> Town Hall meeting with Justin Sun at 2am UTC...</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemitblog/update-join-justinsunsteemit-town-hall-tonight"><strong>Update: Join @justinsunsteemit Town Hall Tonight</strong></a></li>
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<h3>1. Reviewhunt passes 15,000 users</h3>

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@Steemhunt has announced that Reviewhunt has reached over 15,000 users in just over a month since its launch on 1 February. During that time over 1,300 quests have been created and more than 44,000 quest submissions have been made.

This rapid growth has been helped by Reviewhunt being featured in videos by a number of popular YouTubers, with one receiving almost 100,000 views...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/reviewhunt/@steemhunt/reviewhunt-has-reached-over-15-000-users">Reviewhunt has reached over 15,000 users</a></li>
</ul>

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There have been some major changes in the Steemhunt Reward program...
 >* Steemhunt beneficiary has been reduced from 15% to 10%.
> * The interest rate of HUNT rewards for voting contributors on Steemhunt has changed from 30% to 20%
> * The payout rate for the Boost HUNT has changed from 70% to 50%

The Steemhunt development team are currently working on the planning for a brand new Steemhunt 2.0...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemhunt/@steemhunt/changes-in-steemhunt">Changes in Steemhunt</a></li>
</ul>

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Steemhunt has announced that it is shutting down its witness server, and will instead be focusing on running Steemhunt, Reviewhunt and other upcoming DApps....

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/witness-update/@steemhunt/steemhunt-shutsdown-witness-node-we-will-focus-on-building-dapps-that-achieve-mass-adoption">Steemhunt Shutsdown Witness Node - We will Focus on Building DApps that Achieve Mass-Adoption</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>2. Steem Foundation Proposed Roadmap</h3>

The Steem Foundation has launched its proposed roadmap...

>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.

Issues to be discussed by the committee include strengthening chain governance, increasing inclusivity, changes to the powerdown period, progressing SMTs, continuing development of communities, and exploring paid subscription models...

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

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<h3>3. Buy APPICS power with a credit card</h3>

APPICS has launched a facility that allows people to buy APPICS Power directly from their website with a credit card. 

This is particularly targeted at users who are not familar with cryptocurrency and buying and staking APX tokens...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-142013/@appics/buy-appics-power-quickly-and-simply-or-website-re-launch-or-appics-in-forbes">Buy APPICS Power  Quickly & Simply | Website Re-Launch | APPICS in Forbes!</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>4. MonsterMarket Development Update</h3>

@monstermarket has posted information about its latest developments including Range Selection, Splinterlands Cost Estimator and Analyze Rewards...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-118875/@monstermarket/development-updates-and-important-announcement">Development Updates and Important Announcement</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>5. steemcommunities.net</h3>

 @eco-alex of @ecotrain has launched a website to help people find Communities of interest on Steem...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-123046/@ecotrain/a-new-website-to-easily-find-active-communities-on-steem">A New Website to Easily Find Active Communities On Steem</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>6. SteemKnights - Development Blog</h3>

@steemknights has published its second Development Blog giving news on the latest work on the game...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steemknights/@steemknights/steemknights-dev-blog-002">SteemKnights - Development Blog #002</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>7. 3Speak Profile Verification & Anti-Abuse Curation System</h3>

Following a recent case of plagiarism @threespeak has launched a new Profile Verification and Anti-Abuse Curation system...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/threespeak/@threespeak/profile-verification-and-anti-abuse-curation-system">Profile Verification & Anti-Abuse Curation System!</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>8. Sonic Groove Live weekly contest suspended</h3>

Due to the current issues with Tron, Steemit and the witnesses @sonicgroovelive has decided to suspend its weekly contest until the situation is resolved...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/sgl/@sonicgroovelive/sgl-is-suspended-until-the-hostile-takeover-has-ended">SGL Is Suspended Until The Hostile Takeover Has Ended!</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 2737 SBD.

There are now 10 proposals receiving funding  from the SPS - @yabapmatt (Steem Keychain), @netuoso (Vessel Desktop Wallet), @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), @fabien (Steem Connect improvements),and @steempeak (SteemPeak developments).

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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@robertyan has submitted a new proposal to the SPS to "Remove Daily Free Downvote"...

<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>

Former Steemit Inc Head of Communications @andrarchy has posted thanks for the OpenSeed now getting funding from the SPS...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/openseed/@andrarchy/openseed-proposal-funded-walk-and-talk-video">OpenSeed Proposal FUNDED! Walk-and-Talk Video</a></li>
</ul>

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<h2>Steem Foundation update</h2>

The Steem Foundation has issued a statement confirming it position in light of the recent sale of Steemit Inc to the Tron Foundation.

>The Board looks forward to finding ways to work with the Tron Foundation in furthering our mission to the benefit of the Steem ecosystem.

>Justin Sun has stated a desire to invest more into marketing Steem and supporting its growth and development. We're very interested in seeing this happen.

>Our goal as an entity is as always to support the vision of the decentralized Steem Blockchain and its ecosystem. We are 100% committed to the Steem Community and its stability, autonomy, and prosperity...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/tron/@steemalliance/steem-foundation-statement-together-we-are-stronger">Steem Foundation Statement - Together We Are Stronger</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 few that caught my eye today...

*  [The Man Cave](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-174122) managed by @raymondspeaks, @ecoinstant, @bearbear613, @brofund

*  [SteemCity](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-116376) managed by @gerber, @mys, @inri, @raymondspeaks

*  [VR Video-Photography](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-116730) managed by @redpalestino

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<h2>Contest of the Day</h2>

<h3>Collage Contest</h3>

Make an original collage. 150 Steem and 1500 CCC to be won. Organised by @georgeboya...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-174904/@georgeboya/collage-contest-3-last-update-win-150-steem-and-1500-ccc-in-prizes">Collage Contest 3, Last Update. Win 150 Steem and 1500 CCC in Prizes!</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>
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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>Friday 6 March - SoCal Steem Meetup</h3>

For Steemians in Southern California. Organised by @socalsteemit at Taco Surf...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-179815/@socalsteemit/6xinl9-socal-steemit-meetup-taco-surf">SoCal Steemit Meetup - Steel Parade at Taco Surf</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Tuesday 10 March - The Steeming Pile, Vimm.TV</h3>

@johnspalding's live streamed open broadcast 'The Steeming Pile' is back, with new co-host @pennsif...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/steem/@johnspalding/c33qm-the-steeming-pile-weekly-promo-post">The Steeming Pile - Weekly Promo Post</a></li>
</ul>

The recording of the last edition of 'The Steeming Pile' is now available...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-100421/@johnspalding/qkmfhbkt">The Steeming Pile VOD - Reggae Steem Edition</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>Wednesday 11 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 12 March - Steem Munich Meetup</h3>

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

<ul>
<li><a href="https://steemit.com/meetup/@steem-munich/36-steem-munich-meetup-stammtisch-mittwoch-12-3-2020-paulaner-braeuhaus-muenchen">36. STEEM Munich meetup/Stammtisch Mittwoch, 12.3.2020, Paulaner Bräuhaus München</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-or-saturday-25-april-or-leicester-or-book-your-place">SteemCampUK 2020 | Saturday 25 April | Leicester | Book your Place</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/hive-196037/@dtube.forum/kxxqr73um7s">DTube Forum 2020 in Hamburg | Let's get together!</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>

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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">Steem price</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">US$ 0.220</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">07 Mar '20 0.20am UTC</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">CoinMarketCap Ranking</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">#73</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">07 Mar '20 0.20am UTC</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">FCAS Score</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">760 / A</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://app.flipsidecrypto.com/fcas-scores">07 Mar '20 0.20am UTC</a></td>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">SBD price</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">US$ 0.837</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;">07 Mar '20 0.20am 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;">46</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200305-en">05 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-20200305-en">05 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;">2223</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200305-en">05 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;">9342</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-133987/@arcange/steem-statistics-20200305-en">05 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;">#15,758</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;"><a href="https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/steemit.com">06 Mar '20 4.09pm 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">06 Mar '20 4.09pm 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">06 Mar '20 4.09pm UTC</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Follow @penguinpablo, @steem-data & @steemdapps for more statistics.

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This is #277 (06 Mar '20) of this daily news service.

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