Steem's design is unique, highly effective and proven to work (we're headed for our second birthday) and this news really opened my eyes to the unlimited possibilities available for Steem. Other cryptocurrencies may be designed and blockchains developed but i find it hard to imagine them offering something better than Steem in regards to the social behavior it creates and the communities it supports. Steem is the winner. It solves so many problems in one package. @ned and everyone who has helped bring this into existence are geniuses. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

one thing that one might overlook is that a lot of STEEM will be powered up and there will be little liquid STEEM available of the entire supply. There will be spikes in demand that will really push the price of STEEM up over the next few months and well into the future. Prepare for an interesting ride.

Thanks @stephenkendal for sharing your thoughts.