As someone wise said - good things come to those who wait. And step by steo the STEEM sees to start delivering and 2018 is a promising year considering the 6$ jump for it. Also, I consider that the foundation of the platform is pretty solid, there are incentives at any step and you are motivated to contribute. This, together with expansion and extending to new things and integrations will ensure organic growth of the technology and once it beginning it will evolve by itself. Many communities formed around it are just another proof of how good things are when you empower the participants.