Launched a backup STEEM RPC node - `rpc.steemliberator.com:8090`

Hey there. The main STEEM RPC node is having issues, and thus, @minnowbooster, @minnowsupport, @banjo, and many others are all experiencing technical difficulties related to the STEEM blockchain issues today. Many of these services rely on having a stable STEEM RPC node available.

Well, I have gone ahead and enabled my own STEEM RPC node that can be used by anyone to work around the current issues the network is experiencing.

Directions

If you use something like radiator, the fix is simple. Instead of creating the Radiator::Api object using Radiator::Api.new, you should use, Radiator::Api.new(url: 'http://rpc.steemliberator.com:8090/')

You should do the same for the Radiator::Transaction object. Eg: Radiator::Transaction.new(url: 'http://rpc.steemliberator.com:8090/')

You can also access it via a websocket using ws://rpc.steemliberator.com:8090

Special instructions for using eSteem

Open esteem
Go to settings
Scroll to the bottom and find Server
Input ws://rpc.steemliberator.com

Notes

This particular node has been made public in haste due to the mass network wide issues and crippling of bot services. I will be setting up a full-time RPC node later, but if you NEED to get working today you can use this one.

Vote for @netuoso as Witness

Go to the witness voting page on SteemIt.com
Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the vote box (shown below)
Input my name (netuoso) and hit vote.
Give yourself a high-five for making such an awesome decision

MinnowSupport/BuildTeam Witness List

PSST:

If you use this server, please comment below and let me know if it is working for you or if you have any issues. I will try to get to you ASAP.

STEEM Technical Issues -- Launched a backup (temporary) STEEM RPC Node

Launched a backup STEEM RPC node - rpc.steemliberator.com:8090