I asked Claude Sonnet to review this post and propose seven layers for the hierarchy of needs. Here is the response:

Based on the blog post, I can propose a 7-layer hierarchy of needs for Steem development, inspired by the author's reflections on a "Steem development hierarchy." Here's a proposed structure, starting from the most basic needs and moving up to more complex ones:

1. Basic User Experience
   Focus on creating simple tools and features that enhance the basic user experience on the Steem platform. This could include user interface improvements, basic browser extensions, or simple apps that make daily interactions easier.

2. User Engagement and Retention
   Develop tools that keep users engaged and encourage them to return to the platform. This could include notification systems (like the Steem Conversation Accelerator mentioned in the post), content discovery tools, or features that gamify the user experience.

3. Monetization and Reward Optimization
   Create applications or tools that help users and investors maximize their earnings on the platform. This could include curation tools, reward calculators, or investment strategy assistants.

4. Community Building and Management
   Develop features that facilitate the creation and management of communities within the Steem ecosystem. This might include tools for moderators, community analytics, or specialized community-focused applications.

5. Content Creation and Distribution
   Build tools that aid in content creation, formatting, distribution, and cross-platform sharing. This could include advanced editors, scheduling tools, or bridges to other social media platforms.

6. Developer Tools and Infrastructure
   Create resources, libraries, and tools that make it easier for other developers to build on the Steem blockchain. This might include SDKs, testing frameworks, or development environments.

7. Ecosystem Expansion and Integration
   Focus on projects that expand the Steem ecosystem's reach and functionality. This could include integrations with other blockchains, creation of new token models, or development of decentralized applications (dApps) that bring new use cases to the platform.

This hierarchy suggests that developers should generally start at the lower levels, addressing basic needs and gradually moving up to more complex and ambitious projects as the ecosystem matures and lower-level needs are satisfied.

I also asked ChatGPT and Gemini, but I thought Claude's response was the best. The other two missed the target (IMO).