In my opinion, yes, announcements are not fulfilled yet but here i want to say that, if we observe the Cryptocurrency Sphere and Blockchain Technology then still Steem will stand aside with uniqueness.

So, possibly it can be late but for sure it will release at the right time because in my opinion it's better to launch late after proper analysis instead of soon without any practicality.

Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂