Thanks for this excellent post @paulag! This breakdown of numbers really puts a face on what’s going on with the rise in the SBD value.

SBD rise to $14.04

Geezz…missed a buy on this one…

For all of you powering up – congratulations, especially if you have used profits made from SBD. Seeing such volumes of power ups is awesome. It really shows a level of confidence in Steemit.

I’m glad you’re putting a positive spin on the power up. Some are saying best to leave the SBD alone, as is, for easy conversion.

Others are doing the 50% power up.

Either way, good news is good news.

There’s a huge downside that you might have some background info on:

Any idea on how soon non-owners of the big 3, be able to sell sbd for direct purchase of new-on-the-market alt coins.

Right now, powering up is the only way to build value; but, it’s a little disconcerting to know that the sbd can’t be used to buy anything else without the having an account with the Big 3.

Thanks again for this great post!

Peace.