I, along with so many Steemians, have roundly criticized the mainstream media for their biased presentation of bitcoin and ethereum, as well as altcoins like our beloved STEEM cryptocurrency. The most common thesis is that cryptos are speculative gambles unlikely to benefit society after the craze is over. 

While it's true that nothing lasts forever, I object to the fanaticism angle. Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency complex will establish stable, steady normalcy at some point. However, this does not mean that their value will go to zero. 

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When the first automobile was introduced, I'm sure it fetched a significant premium. Did that mean that automobiles were speculative purchases and that the fad would simply fade away? Far from it! Instead, America became an *automobile* culture. 

**I believe that the next step in human societal evolution is for the *world* to embrace a *blockchain* culture!**  

## I Am The Mainstream! 

Many of you may be familiar with my work with the mainstream media. If not, I'm a frequent contributor and financial analyst for InvestorPlace Media. My articles have been featured and redistributed in some of the biggest business media markets, including *Yahoo News*, *Kiplinger*, and *MSN Money.*

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It's my passion to help bring positive light to the cryptocurrency markets, simply for the reason that they've changed my life. Here are two articles that I wrote for InvestorPlace that featured bitcoin, ethereum, and yes, Steemit! 

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Investment Trust -- http://investorplace.com/2017/01/cryptocurrency-investments-capitalize-bitcoin-craze/#.WVBA7VGQyM8

Steemit vs. Facebook -- http://investorplace.com/2017/06/facebook-inc-fb-fear-social-media-kingslayer/#.WVBBRlGQyM8

## John Q. Public NEEDS Your Support!

I would not have found out about this awesome, paradigm-shattering platform of Steemit were it not for my good friend @mikeparker. Indeed, he is the *only* reason I'm involved at all in the cryptocurrency markets. 

If I wasn't his friend, my only avenue of exposure would be the mainstream media. As you know, that's a double-edged sword. On one hand, I would at least learn about the cryptos. But on the other hand, it would be biased information. 

In fact, very few of us in the mainstream media actually understand the dramatically positive implications of the blockchain and the cryptocurrency complex. I'm asking for your help in shifting perspectives, and helping change hearts and minds. 

#### Please share the above links with people who are unfamiliar with Steemit and the crytpocurrency markets. Also, it would be great if the Steemit whales can help a brutha out! Help me *help us all* drive this message to the mainSTEEM! Thanks @cassidyandfranks for that...and no royalty for you! Just kidding! :) 

## We Are Making Progress! 

An awesome colleague of mine, Dana Blankenhorn, recently wrote an article entitled, "Blockchain and a Kenyan Millionaire." You can find it here -- http://investorplace.com/2017/05/blockchain-and-a-kenyan-millionaire/#.WVBD31GQyM8

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Members of the mainstream are coming to understand the enormous leverage of the blockchain, and Mr. Blankenhorn is one of them. 

### Again, please help us get the word out! By reading and sharing our InvestorPlace crypto articles, we are normalizing the blockchain for our fellow man! Thank you so much!