Steem, as it is now is one of the best examples of how blockchain is shaping our future and disrupting economies and industries. This platform is a proof that blockchain technology can be applied to solve real-world problems.
It was hard to believe that a few years ago, monetization without ads or membership levels is impossible.
It's understandable if people would like to cash-out now, but there's a lot to be missed, regrets to be made later-on. Steemit already has the first mover advantage for blockchain powered social platforms, just like BTC on it's early days.