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If it's too taxing for a decentralized network to grow a network for which they derive most of the benefits, then we have a problem.

It's interesting, because this is also a simultaneous test of the incentive mechanisms of Steem. I'm placing my bets on the community.

If it's too taxing for a decentralized network to grow a network for which they derive most of the benefits, then we have a problem.

That's a great way to think about it. And I think it's possible on this network. Would be great to have designers, developers test / build certain prototypes out. But maybe certain parts of the community have been trying this out.. activities around are not always all that apparent :)

Would be interested to know this as well @andrarchy. Interesting thoughts @kevinwong