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The term "Whale" was originally used to describe a wealthy Bitcoin trader who has an influence on the market. It then became a widely used term for any wealthy cryptocurrency trader.
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The term "Whale" was originally used to describe a wealthy Bitcoin trader who has an influence on the market. It then became a widely used term for any wealthy cryptocurrency trader.<ref>[https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bitcoin-whale/ What is a Bitcoin Whale?] Written by '''Venzen Khaosan''' in Cryptocoins News, retrieved in 7/5/2017</ref>
  
 
'''Whale''' refers to a steemit.com user who has built up a large amount of Steem Power and thus, their influence over aspects of the website steemit.com such as voting power and payouts are quite extensive, especially when compared with new users. Overall, Whales also appear to have higher reputations (ie. over 70). Typically, Whales have been a part of Steemit.com or, involved in STEEM for a much longer period than most.
 
'''Whale''' refers to a steemit.com user who has built up a large amount of Steem Power and thus, their influence over aspects of the website steemit.com such as voting power and payouts are quite extensive, especially when compared with new users. Overall, Whales also appear to have higher reputations (ie. over 70). Typically, Whales have been a part of Steemit.com or, involved in STEEM for a much longer period than most.
  
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The [[Steem Witness]] [https://steemit.com/steem/@abit/definition-of-a-whale-and-a-whale-like-group-and-the-math-behind @abit] in a [[Steemit]] post published in March 2017 defined that '''Whales''' and whale-like groups are those who have more than 800M VESTS in total, or around 384K [[STEEM Power (SP)|SP]] in total. In the same post he explained the math behind this calculation and finished with a conclusion: with greater power comes greater responsibility.
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The [[Steem Witness]] @abit in a [[Steemit]] post published in March 2017 defined that '''Whales''' and whale-like groups are those who have more than 800M VESTS in total, or around 384K [[STEEM Power (SP)|SP]] in total. In the same post he explained the math behind this calculation and finished with a conclusion: with greater power comes greater responsibility.<ref>[https://steemit.com/steem/@abit/definition-of-a-whale-and-a-whale-like-group-and-the-math-behind Definition of a Whale and a whale-like group and the Math Behind] Written by '''@abit''' in [[Steemit]] in March 2017</ref>
  
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In the [[Steem Ecosystem]] there are site like [[Steem Whales]] where is possible to see rankings of top [[Steemian|steemians]] by [[STEEM Power (SP)]], [[Reputation System|reputation]], [[Estimated Account Value]], etc. In August 2016, [https://steemit.com/steemit/@blueorgy/catchawhale-com-steemit-tool-that-uses-the-power-of-activity-analytics-to-potentially-get-you-more-upvotes-from-whales @blueorgy] lauched the [[Catch a Whale]] as a tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get more upvotes from Whales (inactive in July 2017).
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In the [[Steem Ecosystem]] there are site like [[Steem Whales]] where is possible to see rankings of top [[Steemian|steemians]] by [[STEEM Power (SP)]], [[Reputation System|reputation]], [[Estimated Account Value]], etc. In August 2016, @blueorgy lauched the [[Catch a Whale]] as a tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get more upvotes from Whales (inactive in July 2017).<ref>[https://steemit.com/steemit/@blueorgy/catchawhale-com-steemit-tool-that-uses-the-power-of-activity-analytics-to-potentially-get-you-more-upvotes-from-whales (catchawhale.com) Steemit Tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get you more upvotes from Whales!] Written by '''@blueorgy''' in [[Steemit]] in July 2016</ref>
  
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* '''@crypt0''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@crypt0/steemit-whales-dolphins-and-minnows-the-importance-of-steem-power-on-steemit (catchawhale.com) Steemit: Whales, Dolphins, and Minnows- The Importance of Steem Power on Steemit] ''July 2016''
 
* '''@crypt0''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@crypt0/steemit-whales-dolphins-and-minnows-the-importance-of-steem-power-on-steemit (catchawhale.com) Steemit: Whales, Dolphins, and Minnows- The Importance of Steem Power on Steemit] ''July 2016''
 
* '''@klye''' : [https://steemit.com/crypto/@klye/the-land-of-whales-and-beggars-a-look-into-crypto-ecosystem-species The Land of Whales and Beggars - A look into Crypto Ecosystem Species] ''July 2016''
 
* '''@klye''' : [https://steemit.com/crypto/@klye/the-land-of-whales-and-beggars-a-look-into-crypto-ecosystem-species The Land of Whales and Beggars - A look into Crypto Ecosystem Species] ''July 2016''
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* '''@blueorgy''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@blueorgy/catchawhale-com-steemit-tool-that-uses-the-power-of-activity-analytics-to-potentially-get-you-more-upvotes-from-whales (catchawhale.com) Steemit Tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get you more upvotes from Whales!] ''July 2016''
 
 
* '''@razvanelulmarin''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@razvanelulmarin/you-are-not-ahab-stop-chasing-whales-write-some-good-stuff-instead-maybe You are Not AHAB. Stop Chasing WHALES! A call for good content.] ''August 2016''
 
* '''@razvanelulmarin''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@razvanelulmarin/you-are-not-ahab-stop-chasing-whales-write-some-good-stuff-instead-maybe You are Not AHAB. Stop Chasing WHALES! A call for good content.] ''August 2016''
 
* '''@kingscrown''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@kingscrown/2017-guide-on-how-to-become-steemit-whale 2017 Guide on How to Become Steemit Whale!] ''January 2017''
 
* '''@kingscrown''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@kingscrown/2017-guide-on-how-to-become-steemit-whale 2017 Guide on How to Become Steemit Whale!] ''January 2017''
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* '''@infovore''' : [https://steemit.com/steemmag/@infovore/steemmag-steemit-s-weekend-digest-27-of-comments-rewards-and-powering-up-a-chat-with-an-early-steemian-and-a-whale-a-chat-with-a SteemMag – Steemit’s Weekend Digest #27: Of Comments' Rewards and Powering Up : A Chat with An Early Steemian (and a Whale) …. A Chat with A Steem Investor… This Week on Steemit] ''March 2017''
 
* '''@infovore''' : [https://steemit.com/steemmag/@infovore/steemmag-steemit-s-weekend-digest-27-of-comments-rewards-and-powering-up-a-chat-with-an-early-steemian-and-a-whale-a-chat-with-a SteemMag – Steemit’s Weekend Digest #27: Of Comments' Rewards and Powering Up : A Chat with An Early Steemian (and a Whale) …. A Chat with A Steem Investor… This Week on Steemit] ''March 2017''
 
* '''@whatsup''' : [https://steemit.com/whales/@whatsup/good-whales-vs-bad-whales-i-do-not-think-so Good Whales vs. Bad Whales? I Do Not Think So.] ''March 2017''
 
* '''@whatsup''' : [https://steemit.com/whales/@whatsup/good-whales-vs-bad-whales-i-do-not-think-so Good Whales vs. Bad Whales? I Do Not Think So.] ''March 2017''
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* '''@abit''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@abit/definition-of-a-whale-and-a-whale-like-group-and-the-math-behind Definition of a Whale and a whale-like group and the Math Behind] ''March 2017''
 
 
* '''@htooms''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@htooms/how-to-become-a-whale-in-a-week How to Become a Whale in a Week] ''March 2017''
 
* '''@htooms''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@htooms/how-to-become-a-whale-in-a-week How to Become a Whale in a Week] ''March 2017''
 
* '''@digicrypt''' : [https://steemit.com/takemyvotes/@digicrypt/my-night-as-a-whale-my-story My Night As A Whale! My Story] ''April 2017''
 
* '''@digicrypt''' : [https://steemit.com/takemyvotes/@digicrypt/my-night-as-a-whale-my-story My Night As A Whale! My Story] ''April 2017''
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* '''@aggroed''' : [https://steemit.com/whales/@aggroed/fondling-whale-balls-a-primer-for-minnows-on-talking-to-whales Fondling Whale Balls- A Primer for Minnows on Talking to Whales] ''June 20th, 2017''
 
* '''@aggroed''' : [https://steemit.com/whales/@aggroed/fondling-whale-balls-a-primer-for-minnows-on-talking-to-whales Fondling Whale Balls- A Primer for Minnows on Talking to Whales] ''June 20th, 2017''
 
* '''@hitmeasap''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@hitmeasap/how-to-get-whale-votes-there-s-no-magic-sticks-or-tricks How To Get Whale Votes? - There's No Magic Sticks Or Tricks.] ''July 5th, 2017''
 
* '''@hitmeasap''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@hitmeasap/how-to-get-whale-votes-there-s-no-magic-sticks-or-tricks How To Get Whale Votes? - There's No Magic Sticks Or Tricks.] ''July 5th, 2017''
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* '''@dumar022''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@dumar022/great-steemers-to-follow-special-good-old-whales Great Steemers to follow SPECIAL: Good Old Whales] ''July 26th, 2017''
  
 
==Related articles==
 
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* [[Minnow]]
 
* [[Minnow]]
  
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* '''Cryptocoins News''' : [https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bitcoin-whale/ What is a Bitcoin Whale?] ''Written by Venzen Khaosan, retrieved in 7/5/2017''
 
 
* '''Bitcoin Magazine''' : [https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/crypto-investing-age-whales/ Op Ed: Crypto-Investing in the Age of Whales] ''Written by David Siegel, published in 6/3/2017''
 
* '''Bitcoin Magazine''' : [https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/crypto-investing-age-whales/ Op Ed: Crypto-Investing in the Age of Whales] ''Written by David Siegel, published in 6/3/2017''
 
* '''Altcoin Today''' : [http://www.altcointoday.com/top-5-bitcoin-millionaires/ The Top 5 Bitcoin Millionaires] ''Written by unsigned, published in 12/9/2015''
 
* '''Altcoin Today''' : [http://www.altcointoday.com/top-5-bitcoin-millionaires/ The Top 5 Bitcoin Millionaires] ''Written by unsigned, published in 12/9/2015''
 
* '''Cryptocurrency Made Simple''' : [https://cryptocurrencymadesimple.com/why-the-future-depends-on-bull-whales/ Why the future depends on bull whales] ''Written by Scott Maxwell, published in 10/17/2014''
 
* '''Cryptocurrency Made Simple''' : [https://cryptocurrencymadesimple.com/why-the-future-depends-on-bull-whales/ Why the future depends on bull whales] ''Written by Scott Maxwell, published in 10/17/2014''
 
* '''CNBC''' : [http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/20/bitcoin-millionaire-erik-finman-says-going-to-college-isnt-worth-it.html This high school dropout who invested in bitcoin at $12 is now a millionaire at 18] ''Written by Michelle Castillo, published in 6/20/2017''
 
* '''CNBC''' : [http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/20/bitcoin-millionaire-erik-finman-says-going-to-college-isnt-worth-it.html This high school dropout who invested in bitcoin at $12 is now a millionaire at 18] ''Written by Michelle Castillo, published in 6/20/2017''
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== In other languages ==
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* [[Italiano]] (Italian): [[Balena]]
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* [[日本語]] (Japanese): [[クジラ]]
  
 
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Revision as of 16:55, 26 July 2017

The term "Whale" was originally used to describe a wealthy Bitcoin trader who has an influence on the market. It then became a widely used term for any wealthy cryptocurrency trader.[1]

Whale refers to a steemit.com user who has built up a large amount of Steem Power and thus, their influence over aspects of the website steemit.com such as voting power and payouts are quite extensive, especially when compared with new users. Overall, Whales also appear to have higher reputations (ie. over 70). Typically, Whales have been a part of Steemit.com or, involved in STEEM for a much longer period than most.

The Steem Witness @abit in a Steemit post published in March 2017 defined that Whales and whale-like groups are those who have more than 800M VESTS in total, or around 384K SP in total. In the same post he explained the math behind this calculation and finished with a conclusion: with greater power comes greater responsibility.[2]

In the Steem Ecosystem there are site like Steem Whales where is possible to see rankings of top steemians by STEEM Power (SP), reputation, Estimated Account Value, etc. In August 2016, @blueorgy lauched the Catch a Whale as a tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get more upvotes from Whales (inactive in July 2017).[3]


References

  1. Jump up ↑ What is a Bitcoin Whale? Written by Venzen Khaosan in Cryptocoins News, retrieved in 7/5/2017
  2. Jump up ↑ Definition of a Whale and a whale-like group and the Math Behind Written by @abit in Steemit in March 2017
  3. Jump up ↑ (catchawhale.com) Steemit Tool that uses the power of activity analytics to potentially get you more upvotes from Whales! Written by @blueorgy in Steemit in July 2016

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