The only flag I see here is in who is getting awarded contracts to do work. I keep reading that witnesses are being hand picked by the top stakeholders and the small fry have no say. If this is to be more of the same it would seem more likely than not to devolve into more of the good ole boy network, diverting more of the pool into the hands holding the most as they and their friends get all the contracts with no pressure to force them into doing much of importance.

I wonder in my ignorance why the developments that were expected have not already been undertaken by someone with the means if Steem is the answer to streamlining and enhancing a businesses operations. Could be businesses simply don't know how Steem could benefit their companies, and if that is the case I wonder if some of this focus shouldn't be on setting up more demos that would showcase how Steem could revolutionize current models.

Not really sure, just hope this isn't a new funnel for the same old same old.