Thanks @steemboys! I agree with you. A lot of these other currencies are helping to promote the blockchain technology.
Part of what I am thinking about too, is where steemit sits in the pecking order among the top cryptocurrencies. If it was able to lead the pack in developing the technology for purchases, I think it would put the currency into the top 3 or top 5 in terms of valuation. And that difference could mean a difference in billions in terms of the valuation (in 5-10 years).
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