Hey danielsaori. Thank you for the comprehensive response. I appreciate that! This ...

"... but the increased costs of running nodes and the lower steem price are things that bother me."

On the former, does what I am reading about MIRA help? Supposedly not just a modest, but dramatic reduction in the cost of running a node? On the latter, right there with you.

I elected to take advantage of the "silly" prices late last year to buy myself a dolphin-sized stake. But ... While I have the means to buy a much, much larger share than that, I won't as there are too many issues currently which give me pause. Pretty serious pause ...

That said, it has been fascinating to me to interact with others all over the world. Like with you! 😊 If you are in the Netherlands, perhaps you have worked with @exyle? And the @blockbrothers Witness?

Thanks again for your reply! 👍