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## Exciting news - we have completely re-launched our APPICS website! # Check it out at [www.appics.com](http://appics.com) ### With new features, new structure, new content and new graphics we have completely remodeled our website. Our goal with this new re-design is to create a user-friendly browsing experience that is uncluttered and easy to navigate. With more graphics, videos, and visual features, we aim to explain and showcase the concept of appics as simple as possible. #### *What do you think about the new design? Let us know in the comments below!* https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSBbRhG5bgfiTrKgBw63ymb8Ly4ebMhs4crSaYWo7A8n8/2018-09-25%2012.24.32.jpg ![2018-10-01 12.35.15.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP4X9AKgbq5WnzAfLXcAjfpfNPQeRVEuSu1yecYnP5Yw7/2018-10-01%2012.35.15.jpg)
## New Website Approach & Videos - Appics for Influencers & Brands
Now, we've also included sections on our website that specifically explain the benefits of APPICS for both [brands](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ladlvw7RXbE) and [influencers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbDOCOo1Ra8). #### While Influencers can become category directors on APPICS and spread the revolution to their own audience, brands have the opportunity to create their own shop or launch purpose-driven campaigns. ### To help explain the concept of APPICS more easily, we have also created a new SHORT VERSION of our official video. Check it out below, and share it with your friends who don't know about appics yet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emSSi_y_0s8
## SMT Launch Dates!

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Recently Steemit [announced](https://steemit.com/steem/@steemitblog/smts-release-dates) that they *"commit to a release of the TestNet in January 2019 along with a release and launch of the protocol on the MainNet in March 2019"* #### January 15, 2019 - SMT development complete and live on the TestNet. #### March 24, 2019 - SMT fully released and live on the Steem Blockchain.
*Read more about the SMT Update [here](https://steemit.com/steem/@steemitblog/smts-release-dates) and on @steemitblog !* The Appics team plans to use the time until the postponed release date to onboard even more influencers, strategically align our campaigns and introduce meaningful partners. #### Most importantly, we will expand the test-net by inviting all early birds who signed up on [softlaunch.appics.com](softlaunch.appics.com) and implement new exciting features!
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#### 💬 If you have any questions about APPICS, you can ask our admins on Telegram: [Official APPICS Group](https://t.me/appics_official) 🌎 [APPICS - South Korea](https://t.me/appics_southkorea) 🇰🇷 [APPICS - Deutschland](https://t.me/appics_deutschland) 🇩🇪 [APPICS - Russia](https://t.me/appics_russia) 🇷🇺 [APPICS - Nigeria](https://t.me/joinchat/Ch8xT0k4O939argmsODVTw) 🇳🇬 https://media.giphy.com/media/KWfleiFMYnGEAnsm8m/giphy.gif