Exactly. I'm 100% behind this message. Right now is the perfect time to start and develop your SMT idea!
And if anyone has troubles or needs some help interacting with Steem via Javascript (dsteem & steem-js) then fear not.
I've developed multiple projects on Steem and I know how difficult everything seems at first. So I'm very happy to help. Just hit me up on discord or steem.chat.
Discord: therealwolf#2442
Steem.chat: therealwolf
Additionally, there is an amazing community called SteemDevs on discord, with very experienced Steemians including Steemit Inc. Staff & Steem Witnesses.
SteemDevs Discord: https://discord.gg/kqMPyBc
RE: Don't Wait for SMTs to Start Building Your Steem App