It's a pitty and I certainly don't recommend Steemit to anyone anymore. Before I had mentioned to several people in various art groups.

I don't know how much of Steemit is patented, but competition with someone would surely motivate some changes. Justin tv is no more because a better streaming platform came along.

Moreover, Steemit is proof that the main way to succeed is to join early, so I doubt anyone will think twice before trying the new platform.

Finally, if something does come along, it wouldn't be too hard to lure Steemit followers to the new place. Just post a cut version of something on Steemit and leave a link for the rest of it :P If there is anyone left to read it anyways. ¯_(ツ)_/¯