In the last few days I've come across posts by long time Steemers wherein they discuss helping and retaining new members. This is a problem!

In this one by @steevc Ten K Minnows Project: Brainstorming he outlines the problem and refers to his interaction with the well know community builder and trouble shooter @pennsif

Both of these experienced members specifically mention the under utilization of contests by Steem block chain users. @pennsif made a partial list of contests here: SoS : Contests roundup @ 21 February 2019 [Spread the news & win GAME tokens]

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Please Note My discussion With @steevc and @pennsif Here

A Killer DApp For Contests!

I maintain that we need a front end for contests. A landing page where those interested in contests and prizes can find all current contests in an easy to navigate and constantly updated format. This could be a huge new community for us! Could something along the lines of what SteemHunt is doing work well?

We could find a way to monetize the site and it could also attract outside advertisers, prize donators and new users!

To understand how popular internet contests are a google search shows many sites listing the various on line contests.

For example

Who Will Build It?

I'd love to see members like @starkerz and @anarcotech co-founders of Oracle-D and the Steem Business Alliance get involved in such a project. Or what about @exyle and his merry band at @blockbrothers?

If someone wants research done or brainstorming ideas I'm a low tech businessman and serial entrepreneur with lots of ideas and I'm available for discussions.

If We Build It They Will Come! What Do You Think?

Do you see the potential of a contest DApp for the Steem blockchain?
Do you think that it would help sub minnows and minnows?
Would it help with user retention?
Could it attract outside advertisers?

Thanks for following me on my travels and I look forward to sharing my adventures with you.

Until next time,

@kus-knee (The Old Dog)

Let's Succeed Together!