If Steem choose to adopt the Matrix-8 Platform as it's system of governance, the way witnesses are elected would be quite different I think.
I hope you will investigate the Matrix-8 Platform @dragisroua.
https://steempeak.com/hive-153630/@atma.love/some-links-about-matrix-8-platform-by-atma-love
I think if you do you will find it to be revolutionary.
Your feedback would be appreciated.
Namaste
Atma