Why oh why did we wait so long! This Steemer made everything that we see here on our fabulous platform possible and it's time to give him center stage!

With a Massive Drum Roll Building in The Background We Present @dan!

This man's accomplishments are both world class and world renowned! He may not stick around long but boy oh boy does he ever leave his mark behind! 

Let's Have a Closer Look as we Briefly Review His Work!

This true visionary has re-defined how a block chain should and does work! "With Steemit people don't even need to know that they're using a block chain" says @dan! He adds, "When you think about it every company should be on one!"

Have a Gander at Just Part of What This Guy Has Done!

Sure @dan has already moved on to building his next ship but the ones that he's left for others to ride in, Bitshares and Steemit are actually rocket ships and they're both heading for the moon! Hang on tight because we're in for an amazing journey!

Here is The Full Text as it Appears On The Card

Joined: March 2016   

Location: Virginia USA   

Whether it’s @dantheman or @dan, Mr. Larimer is an icon in the world of the block chain. His deep understanding of economics using honest money, his quest to safeguard life, liberty and property through open source technology and his serial entrepreneur spirit have already left an unmatched legacy. As @stan puts it “Dan builds ships and leaves others to sail them”.    

Using his Graphene technology and his revolutionary DPOS he has produced both Bitshares and Steem and given us the world’s fastest blockchain which features FREE micro payments! Where would we all be without @Dan. Who knows, but not here, that’s for sure. Thanks @dan!     

Reputation: With @dantheman scoring a 73.5 and @dan a solid 69.5 that gives him an amazing 143. Or does it? Anyway, it’s really good!   

Followers: With almost 16,000 followers between the two accounts he is still Steem's most popular geek!   

Posts: More than 2,000 and that’s a lot for a guy that’s busy building a new ship!   

Random fact: @dan was involved in forum discussions with Satoshi Nakamoto back in 2010!    

How Did @dan do it? 

With a vision, a goal, and an undeniably genius level mind his passion for what he believes in has carried him over the finish line on multiple occasions. Oh, and good genes didn't hurt either. Just check out @stan's blog and you'll know what I mean!

Here Are Direct Links to The Previous Cards! 

1.) @papa-pepper 

2.) @meesterboom 

3.) @exyle 

4.) @roelandp 

5.) @gringalicious 

6.) @ned

7.) @allasyummyfood

A Special Mention Goes to the Following Members!

• @airmatti for his awesome design. I have sent him 20 Steem as part of this ongoing @steemgigs which has already paid out well over 100 steem to this graphic artist. 
• @surpassinggoogle for the @steemgigs tag and the opportunity that it gives to so many!
• @steemitadventure and @fishmon  who are also producing trading cards in a completely  different style! Please check them out and support them too!

What do You think?

• Who would you recommend as deserving of a Steemit Trading Card?
• Once we have a small stack would you like to have a physical copy?

I hope that you enjoyed this presentation of "With Our 8th Steemcard We Honor The Man Himself! @dan!"
 

Until next time,

@kus-knee (The Old Dog)