It's almost 4 months since I joined Steemit (thanks to @the-bitcoin-dood) and I've just about reached 2000 Steem Power. I have a few Steem Dollars too, but I'm keeping that for buying stuff. We're actually earning SBD again now that the price has stabilised. Averaging $80 a month is not too bad for something I just play with, and it could be more in coming months as I hardly made anything to start with.
This takes me into the top 2000 (by value) on Steemwhales.
In a few days the planned hardfork should happen which will bring a few changes to how Steemit will work and Steem allocated. We'll be able to power down much quicker, but I don't plan to. I'm less sure of what effect the other changes would have for me, but I hope they will improve confidence in this cool site. I don't know how long it's going to be considered a beta. That badge may put some people off joining.
Steemit is at least getting some coverage on Cryptocoins News, Finance Magnates, CoinDesk, Coin Telegraph and, the big one, in Rolling Stone (although as with more headlines with a question the answer is 'probably no'). This all helps to raise the profile. I'd like to see it reported on the BBC or Wired. I hope Dan and Ned will do some more interviews at some point.
2017 is going to be an exciting year for Steemit. I think it will be make or break. Sites that bubble along for years are not likely to suddenly make it big. Steady growth is what we need.
Steem on!
