Appearance of Steemit is simply dictated by our time: blockchain technology, the ubiquity of social networks, the influx of new users into the Internet.

But the strongest side of this platform, I think the opportunity to write good content or find one. Now the Internet chokes from an overabundance of information (2011-2017: about 75-170,000 new sites / blogs appear in one day). Also, we are increasingly confronted with poor-quality / distorted information. I hope, Stimianes, we will straighten out the situation with a Steemit!
"There is still so much room for growth! It's fantastic." - Yes, @exyle, you say exactly, we have much to grow. We are not in vain here we are: soon the audience will increase!
Sources: trends.google.com.ua;
smartinsights.com/social-media-marketing/social-media-strategy/new-global-social-media-research/