Steemit Inc could even do SP leases for Dolphins and below as a discounted rate. Allow for up to XXXX SP to be leased at say 400SP per Steem. Then burn 1/2 Steem that is paid to help control inflation while using the other 1/2 to fund other projects. This would help solve a few issues IMO.

First demand for paid upvotes would decrease as it would be more beneficial to rent SP then to pay for votes.

Second it would reduce demand for SBD as the demand for paid votes would decrease. This would help allow SBD to fall closer to the $1 peg rate.

Third it would allow minnows that are willing to invest into their accounts to have a more even footing in gaining exposure.

Forth the economics of holding SP would be altered greatly. Instead of being a printing press for investors they would need to be holding because they believe in and want to improve Steemit community vs just caring about their pocketbooks.

Just a thought, but it would be a major shakeup in the platform.