Comment/Recommendation

• You define whales on Steem as users with high Steem power, high reputation scores, and large followings. The response could benefit from more detailed examples of how whales fulfill these responsibilities.

• You discuss the economic impact of whales through providing liquidity, price stability, and network effects. It would be useful to discuss the double-edged nature of this effect.

• You identified several stages of whale activity on Steem, to deepen the analysis, and consider in detail the direct consequences of these stages for new or small investors, such as how price fluctuations during the distribution stage can affect market confidence.

• You identify big challenges such as voting power imbalance and market manipulation, and propose strategies including diversification and community engagement. This section could be enhanced by providing more specific advice on overcoming these challenges.

Your contribution provides a basic understanding of the role of whales in the Steem ecosystem. Enhancing the post, incorporating deeper analysis, more specific examples, and addressing the nuances of whale influence can provide readers with a more comprehensive view of the dynamics within the Steem community.

Total| 5.5/10